The average train between Bournemouth and Sherborne takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth and Sherborne. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Sherborne at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Southampton Central and take an average of 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Sherborne. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Sherborne station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
Bournemouth to Sherborne train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Sherborne train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Sherborne station.
Book your Bournemouth to Sherborne train tickets online with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Bournemouth and Sherborne is 51.6 km. The road distance is 141 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Sherborne via Southampton Central and Salisbury in around 2h 39m.