How to travel from Norwich to Worcester, United Kingdom

The distance between Norwich and Worcester is around 298km (185 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Norwich to Worcester by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Norwich (NWI) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Worcester Foregate Street.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £315($375)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Peterborough then Birmingham New Street and then to Worcester Foregate Street.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £85($100)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Birmingham Brunel Street then take the train to Worcester Foregate Street.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £23($27)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Worcester.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance298km (185 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Norwich and Worcester

There are several options for getting from Norwich to Worcester by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £23 ($27) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £52 ($61).

The distance between Norwich and Worcester is around 298km (185 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 243km (151 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Norwich and Worcester by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Norwich to Worcester is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £52 ($61).

The cheapest way to travel between Norwich and Worcester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £23 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Norwich and Worcester. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Norwich to Worcester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Peterborough and Birmingham New Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

East Midlands Railways, CrossCountry, London Midland and Greater Anglia run train services between Norwich and Worcester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 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 Norwich and Worcester. We recommend that you drive to Worcester. instead which will take 3h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Norwich to Worcester. We recommend that you fly from Norwich (NWI) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Worcester Foregate Street. instead which will take 3h 15m.

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 Norwich and Worcester. The distance is around 298km (185 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Norwich to Worcester is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around £23 ($27).

How do I get from Norwich to Worcester

Compare travel optionsbetween Norwich and Worcester

Transport options from Norwich to Worcester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
3h 15m
£315($375)
hourly742km (461 miles)
Fly to Bristol (BRS), Train3h 40m
£780($925)
every 2 hours888km (552 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 50m
£85($100)
hourly324km (201 miles)
Train via Ely4hrs
£95($110)
hourly324km (201 miles)
Bus and Train
4h 35m
£23($27)
5 times a week308km (191 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
£52($61)
on demand298km (185 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