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Trip Overview

The average train between Sherborne and Bournemouth takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Sherborne to Bournemouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 27m
Duration
87 mi
Distance
£42
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Sherborne to Bournemouth train times

Trains run hourly between Sherborne and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sherborne is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 7:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Salisbury and take an average of 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwaySouth Western Railway1h 59m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwayCross Country2h 51m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 43m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 27m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country1h 57m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwayCross Country2h 13m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 27m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country1h 57m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwayCross Country2h 13m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 27m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country1h 57m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwayCross Country2h 13m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 27m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country1h 57m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwayCross Country2h 13m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 27m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country1h 57m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwayCross Country2h 13m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 17m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwayCross Country2h 17m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)South Western Railway2h 40m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwayCross Country2h 13m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sherborne to Bournemouth? 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.

Map of how to get from Sherborne to Bournemouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 87.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between Sherborne, Dorset, England and Bournemouth, England?

You can take a train from Sherborne to Bournemouth via Salisbury and Southampton Central in around 2h 16m.

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