Travelling from Basingstoke to Sherborne by train

Considering a train trip from Basingstoke to Sherborne? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train cost for travel between Basingstoke and Sherborne

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is CA$53.66, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 5 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Train times for travel from Basingstoke to Sherborne

During the week, the earliest departure time is at 07:57 and the last departure is 23:07. On weekends, the first train departs at 00:28 and the last train leaves at 23:13. On average, a total of 36 trains make this journey each day.

Average train travel time from Basingstoke to Sherborne

The quickest time by train is 1 hour and 23 minutes, travelling a total distance of 106 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between Basingstoke and Sherborne?

Tickets along this route go on sale 5 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Making the most of your Basingstoke to Sherborne travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Sherborne.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance between Basingstoke and Sherborne by train?

The train journey from Basingstoke to Sherborne covers 106 kilometres in total.

How much does the train from Basingstoke to Sherborne cost?

The minimum fare on this route is CA$53.66. Tickets booked 30 days in advance are priced around . If booked 7 days before departure, the cost is approximately .

When are tickets available for booking for travel from Basingstoke to Sherborne by train?

You can purchase tickets for this journey 5 months ahead of the travel date.

How long does the train take from Basingstoke to Sherborne?

The fastest travel time is 1 hour and 23 minutes.