The average train between Sherborne and Derby takes 5h 25m and the fastest train takes 4h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Sherborne to Derby. 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 Derby. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sherborne is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Derby at 8:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Basingstoke and take an average of 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Sherborne to Derby. However, there are services departing from Sherborne station and arriving at Derby station via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
Sherborne to Derby train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Sherborne station.
Sherborne to Derby train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Sherborne to Derby train tickets online with South Western Railway and Cross Country.
The distance between Sherborne and Derby is 230.9 km. The road distance is 362 km.
You can take a train from Sherborne to Derby via Basingstoke and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 4m.