The average train between Manchester and Sherborne takes 6h 34m and the fastest train takes 5h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester 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 Manchester and Sherborne. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 7:25 PM which arrives into Sherborne at 1:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Sherborne. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Sherborne station via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
Manchester to Sherborne train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Sherborne train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sherborne station.
Book your Manchester to Sherborne train tickets online with Cross Country and South Western Railway.
The distance between Manchester and Sherborne is 282.2 km. The road distance is 426 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sherborne via Basingstoke in around 5h 48m.