The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Sherborne takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Southend-on-Sea to Sherborne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Southend-on-Sea and Sherborne. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Sherborne at 1:53 AM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Sherborne. However, there are services departing from Southend-on-Sea station and arriving at Sherborne station via West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
Southend-on-Sea to Sherborne train services, operated by c2c, depart from Southend Central station.
Southend-on-Sea to Sherborne train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Sherborne station.
Book your Southend-on-Sea to Sherborne train tickets online with c2c, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Sherborne is 234.4 km. The road distance is 253 km.
You can take a train from Southend Central to Sherborne via West Ham, West Ham station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 51m.