The average train between Sherborne and Bournemouth takes 2h 39m 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.
Trains run hourly between Sherborne and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sherborne is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 7:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Salisbury and take an average of 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Sherborne to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Sherborne station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
Sherborne to Bournemouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Sherborne station.
Sherborne to Bournemouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Sherborne to Bournemouth train tickets online with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Sherborne and Bournemouth is 51.6 km. The road distance is 141 km.
You can take a train from Sherborne to Bournemouth via Salisbury and Southampton Central in around 2h 17m.