The average train between Sherborne and Manchester takes 6h 11m and the fastest train takes 5h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Sherborne to Manchester. 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 Manchester. 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 Manchester at 9:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sherborne to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Sherborne station and arriving at Manchester station via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
Sherborne to Manchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Sherborne station.
Sherborne to Manchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Sherborne to Manchester train tickets online with South Western Railway and Cross Country.
The distance between Sherborne and Manchester is 282.2 km. The road distance is 426 km.
You can take a train from Sherborne to Manchester Piccadilly via Basingstoke in around 5h 38m.