The average train between Preston and Sherborne takes 5h 58m and the fastest train takes 4h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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 Preston and Sherborne. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Sherborne at 9:14 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 5h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Preston to Sherborne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Preston to Sherborne. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Sherborne station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
Preston to Sherborne train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Sherborne train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Sherborne station.
Book your Preston to Sherborne train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Preston and Sherborne is 313.2 km. The road distance is 527 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Sherborne via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 18m.