The average train between Cardiff and Sherborne takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff 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 Cardiff and Sherborne. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Sherborne at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Sherborne. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Sherborne station via Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Cardiff to Sherborne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Sherborne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Sherborne station.
Book your Cardiff to Sherborne train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Cardiff and Sherborne is 74.9 km. The road distance is 200 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Sherborne via Salisbury in around 3h 24m.