The average train between Derby and Sherborne takes 6h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby 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 Derby and Sherborne. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Sherborne at 10:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 6h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Sherborne. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Sherborne station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
Derby to Sherborne train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Sherborne train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sherborne station.
Book your Derby to Sherborne train tickets online with Cross Country and South Western Railway.
The distance between Derby and Sherborne is 230.9 km. The road distance is 362 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Sherborne via Birmingham New Street and Basingstoke in around 5h 32m.