How to travel from Durham to Worcester, United Kingdom

The distance between Durham and Worcester is around 342km (213 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Durham 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 Birmingham New Street and then to Worcester Foregate Street.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £90($110)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Leeds Bus Station and then to Hinckley St then take the train to Worcester Foregate Street.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £29($34)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Worcester.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance343km (213 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Durham and Worcester

There are several options for getting from Durham to Worcester by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £29 ($34) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £60 ($71).

The distance between Durham and Worcester is around 342km (213 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 277km (172 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Durham and Worcester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Durham to Worcester is to drive which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £60 ($71).

The cheapest way to travel between Durham and Worcester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £29 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Durham and Worcester. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Durham to Worcester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand H, Bishop Auckland General Hospital, Darlington and Birmingham New Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

CrossCountry, London Midland and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Durham and Worcester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 45m, 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 Durham and Worcester. We recommend that you drive to Worcester. instead which will take 3h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Durham to Worcester. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Worcester Foregate Street. instead which will take 3h 45m.

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 Durham and Worcester. The distance is around 343km (213 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Durham to Worcester is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around £90 ($110).

How do I get from Durham to Worcester

Compare travel optionsbetween Durham and Worcester

Transport options from Durham to Worcester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 45m
£90($110)
5 times a week342km (213 miles)
Train via Liverpool Lime Street5h 60m
£37($44)
5 times a week472km (293 miles)
Bus and Train
5h 40m
£29($34)
5 times a week387km (241 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
£60($71)
on demand343km (213 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Durham 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