The average train between Sherborne and Brighton takes 3h 54m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Sherborne to Brighton. 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 Brighton. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sherborne is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Brighton at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Salisbury and take an average of 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Sherborne to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Sherborne station and arriving at Brighton station via Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
Sherborne to Brighton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Sherborne station.
Sherborne to Brighton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Sherborne to Brighton train tickets online with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Southern.
The distance between Sherborne and Brighton is 167.5 km. The road distance is 193 km.
You can take a train from Sherborne to Brighton via Salisbury and Southampton Central in around 3h 37m.