How to travel from Glasgow to Worcester, United Kingdom
The distance between Glasgow and Worcester is around 488km (303 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Glasgow 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 → Glasgow if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Worcester Foregate Street.
- Duration2h 25m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost£70($83)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train via Preston
Take the train to Preston then Birmingham New Street and then to Worcester Foregate Street.
- Duration4h 45m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£125($145)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus to Hinckley St, Train
Take the bus to Hinckley St then take the train to Worcester Foregate Street.
- Duration7hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£27($32)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glasgow and Worcester
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Glasgow to Worcester by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £27 ($32) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £70 ($83).
The distance between Glasgow and Worcester is around 488km (303 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 429km (267 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Glasgow and Worcester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Glasgow to Worcester is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx £70 ($83).
The cheapest way to travel between Glasgow and Worcester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £27 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Glasgow and Worcester. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Glasgow to Worcester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lancaster and Birmingham New Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.
Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service and London Midland run train services between Glasgow and Worcester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 50m, 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 Glasgow and Worcester. We recommend that you fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Worcester Foregate Street. instead which will take 2h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glasgow to Worcester. We recommend that you fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Worcester Foregate Street. instead which will take 2h 25m.
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 Glasgow and Worcester. The distance is around 504km (313 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glasgow to Worcester is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around £125 ($145).
Compare travel optionsbetween Glasgow and Worcester
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 5 similar | 2h 25m | £70($83) | hourly | 488km (303 miles) |
| Fly to Bristol (BRS), Train | 2h 45m | £120($145) | every 2 hours | 644km (400 miles) |
| Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train | 4h 10m | £275($330) | hourly | 784km (487 miles) |
| Fly to London Luton (LTN), train | 4h 40m | £215($250) | hourly | 781km (485 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 3hrs | £82($95) | hourly | 522km (325 miles) |
| Bus to Edinburgh Airport Arrivals Terminal, plane and train | 3h 35m | £145($175) | every 2 hours | 692km (430 miles) |
Train via Preston + 1 similar | 4h 45m | £125($145) | hourly | 514km (319 miles) |
| Train | 4h 50m | £125($145) | hourly | 514km (319 miles) |
Bus to Hinckley St, Train + 1 similar | 7hrs | £27($32) | once daily | 530km (329 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 7h 50m | £30($35) | twice daily | 548km (340 miles) |
Drive | 5h 5m | £87($105) | on demand | 504km (313 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Glasgow and Worcester
Train operators
London Midland
Thameslink
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
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