There are 4 ways to get from Gatwick to Sherborne by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Clapham Junction to Sherbornetrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
3h 28m£51–108Drive 122.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Gatwick to Sherbornecar 122.4 mi
2h 32m£31–44Bus
- Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Hammersmith Broadwaybus 025
- Take the bus from Hammersmith Bus Station to Memorial Hallbus Sf2
6h 48mTrain via Portsmouth
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Frattontrain
- Take the train from Fratton to Salisburytrain
- Take the train from Salisbury to Sherbornetrain
5h 25m£61–114
Gatwick to Sherborne by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gatwick to Sherborne is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Gatwick to Sherborne is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick station to Sherborne. However, there are services departing from North Terminal Bus Station and arriving at Greenhill via Hammersmith Bus Station and Memorial Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Sherborne. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Sherborne via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Gatwick and Sherborne is 138 miles. The road distance is 123.1 miles.
The best way to get from Gatwick to Sherborne without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs £50 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Gatwick to Sherborne, including transfers.
Gatwick to Sherborne bus services, operated by National Express, depart from North Terminal Bus Station.
Gatwick to Sherborne train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Clapham Junction station.
The best way to get from Gatwick to Sherborne is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 48m.
What companies run services between Gatwick, England and Sherborne, Dorset, England?
South Western Railway operates a train from Clapham Junction to Sherborne every 2 hours. Tickets cost £40–90 and the journey takes 2h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Greenhill via Hammersmith Broadway, Hammersmith Bus Station, and Memorial Hall in around 6h 48m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Clapham Junction to Sherborne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–90
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Salisbury to Sherborne
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–26
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Gatwick Airport to Fratton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Fratton to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Hammersmith Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 01823 331 356
- info@berryscoaches.co.uk
- Website
- Berrys Coaches
Bus from Hammersmith Bus Station to Memorial Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Berrys Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Gatwick to Sherborne bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Hammersmith Broadway station.
Gatwick to Sherborne train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Sherborne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gatwick to Sherborne is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Gatwick to Sherborne.
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