How to travel from Edinburgh to Worcester, United Kingdom
The distance between Edinburgh and Worcester is around 470km (292 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Edinburgh to Worcester by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Worcester → Edinburgh if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Worcester Foregate Street.
- Duration2h 40m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost£78($90)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Wolverhampton and then to Worcester Foregate Street.
- Duration4h 55m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost£120($140)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth then take the train to Worcester Foregate Street.
- Duration10h 5m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£19($22)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Edinburgh and Worcester
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Edinburgh to Worcester by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £19 ($22) and will take around 10h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £78 ($90).
The distance between Edinburgh and Worcester is around 470km (292 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 423km (263 miles)
It takes around 4h 55m to get from Edinburgh and Worcester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Edinburgh to Worcester is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £78 ($90).
The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh and Worcester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £19 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Edinburgh and Worcester. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Edinburgh to Worcester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Wolverhampton and Smethwick Galton Bridge. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.
Avanti West Coast, London Midland and CrossCountry run train services between Edinburgh and Worcester. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 55m, 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 Edinburgh and Worcester. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Worcester Foregate Street. instead which will take 2h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Edinburgh to Worcester. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Worcester Foregate Street. instead which will take 2h 40m.
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 Edinburgh and Worcester. The distance is around 498km (309 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Edinburgh to Worcester is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around £120 ($140).
Compare travel optionsbetween Edinburgh and Worcester
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 4 similar | 2h 40m | £78($90) | hourly | 470km (292 miles) |
| Fly to Bristol (BRS), train | 3h 10m | £140($170) | every 2 hours | 639km (397 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 25m | £82($95) | hourly | 564km (351 miles) |
| Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane | 3h 45m | £135($160) | every 2 hours | 720km (448 miles) |
| Fly to London Luton (LTN), train | 5hrs | £170($200) | hourly | 754km (468 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 55m | £120($140) | every 2 hours | 513km (319 miles) |
| Train via Derby | 5h 50m | £170($200) | every 2 hours | 592km (368 miles) |
Bus and Train | 10h 5m | £19($22) | once daily | 601km (373 miles) |
Drive | 5h 20m | £86($100) | on demand | 498km (309 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Edinburgh and Worcester
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Thameslink
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Airports near Worcester
The following major airports near Worcester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
- Distance
- 44km (27 miles) from Worcester
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
- Distance
- 93km (58 miles) from Worcester
Bristol Airport (BRS)
- Distance
- 96km (59 miles) from Worcester