How to travel from Barnstaple to Worcester, United Kingdom

The distance between Barnstaple and Worcester is around 242km (150 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Barnstaple to Worcester by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out WorcesterBarnstaple if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Exeter St Davids then Bristol Temple Meads and then to Worcester Shrub Hill.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £89($105)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Cheltenham Arle Court Gloucester Rd.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £25($29)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Worcester.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance242km (150 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Barnstaple and Worcester

There are several options for getting from Barnstaple to Worcester by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £25 ($29) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £42 ($50).

The distance between Barnstaple and Worcester is around 242km (150 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 177km (110 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Barnstaple and Worcester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Barnstaple to Worcester is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £42 ($50).

The cheapest way to travel between Barnstaple and Worcester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Barnstaple and Worcester. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Barnstaple to Worcester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Exeter St Davids and Bristol Temple Meads. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Barnstaple and Worcester. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Barnstaple and Worcester. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Barnstaple to Worcester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheltenham Arle Court Gloucester Rd and Promenade. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

Megabus UK run regular bus services between Barnstaple and Worcester. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Barnstaple to Worcester. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids then Bristol Temple Meads and then to Worcester Shrub Hill. instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Worcester is Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) which is approximately 44km (27 miles) from Worcester. East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Barnstaple and Worcester. The distance is around 242km (150 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Barnstaple to Worcester is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £89 ($105).

How do I get from Barnstaple to Worcester

Compare travel optionsbetween Barnstaple and Worcester

Transport options from Barnstaple to Worcester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 35m
£89($105)
every 4 hours292km (181 miles)
Bus
4h 50m
£25($29)
once daily269km (167 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
£42($50)
on demand242km (150 miles)

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Airports near Worcester

The following major airports near Worcester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Worcester
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Worcester
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
96km (59 miles) from Worcester