The average train between Poole and Sherborne takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole 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 Poole and Sherborne. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Sherborne at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Southampton Central and take an average of 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Poole to Sherborne. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Sherborne station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Poole to Sherborne train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Sherborne train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Sherborne station.
Book your Poole to Sherborne train tickets online with South Western Railway and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Poole and Sherborne is 45.7 km. The road distance is 150 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Sherborne via Southampton Central and Salisbury in around 2h 56m.