The distance between Bournemouth and Worcester is around 232km (144 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Bournemouth 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.
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Take the train to Reading and then to Worcester Shrub Hill.
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Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Worcester.
There are several options for getting from Bournemouth to Worcester by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £41 ($48).
The distance between Bournemouth and Worcester is around 232km (144 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 165km (103 miles)
It takes around 2h 60m to get from Bournemouth and Worcester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bournemouth to Worcester is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £41 ($48).
The cheapest way to travel between Bournemouth and Worcester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bournemouth and Worcester. It typically takes around 2h 60m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bournemouth to Worcester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Reading. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 60m.
CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Bournemouth and Worcester. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bournemouth and Worcester. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bournemouth to Worcester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5hrs.
National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Bournemouth and Worcester. Buses run once daily and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bournemouth to Worcester. We recommend that you take the train to Reading and then to Worcester Shrub Hill. instead which will take 2h 60m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bournemouth and Worcester. The distance is around 232km (144 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bournemouth to Worcester is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around £80 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 60m | £80($95) | every 3 hours | 257km (159 miles) |
Bus | 5hrs | £14($17) | once daily | 331km (206 miles) |
Drive | 2h 30m | £41($48) | on demand | 232km (144 miles) |
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The following major airports near Worcester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.