How to travel from Birmingham to Worcester, United Kingdom

The distance between Birmingham and Worcester is around 42km (26 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 36min.

3 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to Worcester Foregate Street.

  • Duration40min
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    £5($6)
Operated by

London Midland

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Worcester.

  • Duration36min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £72($85)
Operated by

TOA Taxis

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Drive

Drive to Worcester.

  • Duration36min
  • Distance47km (29 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Birmingham and Worcester

There are several options for getting from Birmingham to Worcester by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £5 ($6) and will take around 40min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 36min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £72 ($85).

The distance between Birmingham and Worcester is around 42km (26 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 39km (24 miles)

It takes around 40min to get from Birmingham and Worcester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 36min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Birmingham to Worcester is to take a taxi which takes around 36min and will set you back approx £72 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Birmingham and Worcester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £5 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Birmingham and Worcester. It typically takes around 40min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Birmingham and Worcester with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 40min.

London Midland run train services between Birmingham and Worcester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 40min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Birmingham and Worcester. We recommend that you take a taxi to Worcester. instead which will take 36min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Birmingham to Worcester. We recommend that you take the train to Worcester Foregate Street. instead which will take 40min.

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 Birmingham and Worcester. The distance is around 47km (29 miles) by road and it will take around 36min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Birmingham to Worcester is to take the train which takes, on average, 40min and will usually cost around £5 ($6).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Birmingham and Worcester

Transport options from Birmingham to Worcester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
40min
£5($6)
every 30 mins42km (26 miles)
Taxi
36min
£72($85)
on demand47km (29 miles)
Drive
36min
£8($10)
on demand47km (29 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Birmingham and Worcester

Train operators

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