How to travel from Luton to Worcester, United Kingdom

The distance between Luton and Worcester is around 181km (112 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Luton 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.

👋 Also check out WorcesterLuton if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Farringdon and then to Worcester Shrub Hill.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £64($76)
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Bus

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Worcester.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £13($15)
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Drive

Drive to Worcester.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance181km (112 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Luton and Worcester

There are several options for getting from Luton to Worcester by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £13 ($15) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £31 ($37).

The distance between Luton and Worcester is around 181km (112 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 128km (80 miles)

It takes around 3h 5m to get from Luton and Worcester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Luton to Worcester is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx £31 ($37).

The cheapest way to travel between Luton and Worcester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £13 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Luton and Worcester. It typically takes around 3h 5m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Luton to Worcester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Farringdon and Paddington Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 5m.

Thameslink and Great Western Railway run train services between Luton and Worcester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 5m, 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 Luton and Worcester. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Luton 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 3h 55m.

National Express run regular bus services between Luton and Worcester. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Luton to Worcester. We recommend that you take the train to Farringdon and then to Worcester Shrub Hill. instead which will take 3h 5m.

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 Luton and Worcester. The distance is around 181km (112 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Luton to Worcester is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around £64 ($76).

How do I get from Luton to Worcester

Compare travel optionsbetween Luton and Worcester

Transport options from Luton to Worcester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 5m
£64($76)
hourly248km (154 miles)
Bus
3h 55m
£13($15)
once daily239km (149 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
£31($37)
on demand181km (112 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