What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Sherborne?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Sherborne is to drive which costs £45 - £75 and takes 4h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Sherborne?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Sherborne is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Sherborne?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Sherborne. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Greenhill via Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Sherborne?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Sherborne. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Sherborne via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Manchester to Sherborne?

The distance between Manchester and Sherborne is 266 miles. The road distance is 207.5 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Sherborne without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Sherborne without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs £50 - £260.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Sherborne?

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Manchester to Sherborne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Sherborne bus from?

Manchester to Sherborne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Sherborne train from?

Manchester to Sherborne train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Sherborne?

The best way to get from Manchester to Sherborne is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs £50 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 17m.

Where does the Manchester to Sherborne bus arrive?

Manchester to Sherborne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to Sherborne train arrive?

Manchester to Sherborne train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Basingstoke station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Sherborne?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Sherborne is 208 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Manchester to Sherborne.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Sherborne?

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Where can I stay near Sherborne?

There are 720+ hotels available in Sherborne.

Manchester to Sherborne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Sherborne by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Basingstoketrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Sherbornetrain Basingstoke - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 45m
£51–260
Drive 206.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Manchester to Sherbornecar 206.3 mi
4h 4m
£50–72
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376 / ...
7h 17m
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from Woking to Sherbornetrain
5h 37m
£91–291
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376 / ...
6h 17m
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Sherbornetrain
5h 1m
£87–200
Fly to Exeter, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter Central to Sherbornetrain
4h 46m
£98–306
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane MAN - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Salisburytrain
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Sherbornetrain
7h 35m
£84–211

Manchester to Sherborne by train

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5h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 264.9 mi
Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sherborne via Basingstoke in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Greenhill via Bristol Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 17m.

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