How to travel from Canterbury to Worcester, United Kingdom

The distance between Canterbury and Worcester is around 298km (185 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Canterbury 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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Train via St Pancras International

Take the train to St Pancras International then Birmingham New Street and then to Worcester Foregate Street.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £90($105)
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2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Worcester.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £14($16)
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Drive

Drive to Worcester.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance318km (197 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Canterbury and Worcester

There are several options for getting from Canterbury to Worcester by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($16) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £90 ($105).

The distance between Canterbury and Worcester is around 298km (185 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 249km (155 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Canterbury and Worcester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Canterbury to Worcester is to take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £90 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Canterbury and Worcester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Canterbury and Worcester. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Canterbury to Worcester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station and Paddington. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

South Eastern Trains Service, Great Western Railway, Avanti West Coast and London Midland run train services between Canterbury and Worcester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 20m, 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 Canterbury and Worcester. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Canterbury to Worcester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

National Express run regular bus services between Canterbury and Worcester. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Canterbury to Worcester. We recommend that you take the train to St Pancras International and then to Worcester Shrub Hill. instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Canterbury and Worcester. The distance is around 318km (197 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Canterbury to Worcester is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around £87 ($105).

How do I get from Canterbury to Worcester

Compare travel optionsbetween Canterbury and Worcester

Transport options from Canterbury to Worcester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via St Pancras International + 2 similar
3hrs
£90($105)
hourly336km (209 miles)
Train3h 20m
£87($105)
hourly310km (192 miles)
Train via London Victoria4hrs
£83($100)
hourly298km (185 miles)
Bus
5h 50m
£14($16)
once daily316km (197 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
£55($65)
on demand318km (197 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