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Trip Overview

The average train between Sherborne and Reading takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Sherborne to Reading. 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 14m
Duration
86 mi
Distance
£38
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Sherborne to Reading train times

Trains run hourly between Sherborne and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sherborne is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Reading at 11:46 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)1h 57m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway2h 14m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 19m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 8m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 9m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 14m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 8m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 9m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 14m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 8m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 9m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 14m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 22m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayCross Country2h 6m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 26m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayCross Country2h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway2h 11m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway2h 11m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 8m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway2h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 8m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 9m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 14m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 3m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sherborne to Reading? 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.

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  • Distance: 85.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 14m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from Sherborne to Basingstoke hourly. Tickets cost £25–55 and the journey takes 1h 20m.

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