Sherborne travel guide

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You're Going to Love Sherborne

With a population of 9,558, Sherborne is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom.

Where to Eat in Sherborne

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Green (3 The Green) and The Queens Arms- Sherborne (The Queens Arms) are great picks.

When to visit Sherborne

Sherborne in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 295
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sherborne in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 295
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Sherborne

Plane

Although Sherborne doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 51 km from Sherborne. The shortest flight to Sherborne from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 50h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sherborne, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Sherborne to London takes 1h 18m and costs around AED 250 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about AED 353 for a 6h 18m trip. Located 0.5 km from the city centre, Sherborne is the busiest station in Sherborne. Another popular train station is Sherborne Yetminster, located 7 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Sherborne is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 177 km from Sherborne. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sherborne, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Exeter, the bus ride to Sherborne takes 169 km and will cost you around AED 51. From London, the ticket costs about AED 33 for a journey of 177 km.

Plane

Although Sherborne doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 51 km from Sherborne. The shortest flight to Sherborne from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 50h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sherborne, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Sherborne to London takes 1h 18m and costs around AED 250 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about AED 353 for a 6h 18m trip. Located 0.5 km from the city centre, Sherborne is the busiest station in Sherborne. Another popular train station is Sherborne Yetminster, located 7 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Sherborne is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 177 km from Sherborne. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sherborne, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Exeter, the bus ride to Sherborne takes 169 km and will cost you around AED 51. From London, the ticket costs about AED 33 for a journey of 177 km.

Airports near Sherborne

Airlines serving Sherborne

KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (925 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,473 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (710 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (781 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,443 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,454 reviews)
GOL
Good (685 reviews)
Vueling
Good (814 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (514 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (492 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (153 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (97 reviews)
Corendon Airlines
Okay (13 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (105 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sherborne

Average rates range from around AED 410 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 566 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sherborne

Hiring a car in Sherborne

Expect to pay AED 6.84 per litre in Sherborne (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 81.97 and AED 109.30. The most frequently booked car type in Sherborne is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 6.84 per litre in Sherborne (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 81.97 and AED 109.30. The most frequently booked car type in Sherborne is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.