What is the cheapest way to get from Chester to Sherborne?

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Sherborne is to bus which costs £28 - £50 and takes 8h.

What is the fastest way to get from Chester to Sherborne?

The fastest way to get from Chester to Sherborne is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Sherborne?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Sherborne. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Greenhill via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Sherborne?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Sherborne. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Sherborne via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Chester to Sherborne?

The distance between Chester and Sherborne is 300 miles. The road distance is 185.8 miles.

How do I travel from Chester to Sherborne without a car?

The best way to get from Chester to Sherborne without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 16m and costs £100 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Chester to Sherborne?

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Chester to Sherborne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Sherborne bus from?

Chester to Sherborne bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Sherborne train from?

Chester to Sherborne train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Sherborne?

The best way to get from Chester to Sherborne is to train via London which takes 5h 16m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 8h.

Where does the Chester to Sherborne bus arrive?

Chester to Sherborne bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Chester to Sherborne train arrive?

Chester to Sherborne train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Chester to Sherborne?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Sherborne is 186 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Chester to Sherborne.

How do I get a train ticket from Chester to Sherborne?

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Where can I stay near Sherborne?

There are 775+ hotels available in Sherborne.

Chester to Sherborne - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Chester to Sherborne by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Sherbornetrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 16m
£103–187
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 830
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
8h
£29–50
Drive 184.7 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Sherbornecar 184.7 mi
4h 14m
£46–67
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain
4. Take the train from Salisbury to Sherbornetrain
6h 8m
£109–256
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
6h 40m
£62–104
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Bristol Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Yeovil Pen Milltrain
7h 23m
£92–156
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Sherbornetrain
6h 3m
£114–275
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Woking to Sherbornetrain
7h
£105–336
Fly Liverpool to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LPL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Salisburytrain
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Sherbornetrain
8h 18m
£94–214

Chester to Sherborne by train and subway

85Weekly Services

5h 16mAverage Duration

£103Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chester to Sherborne.

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Distance: 297.8 mi
Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Sherborne, Dorset, England?

You can take a train from Chester to Sherborne via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Greenhill via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 8h.

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