How to travel from Nottingham to Worcester, United Kingdom

The distance between Nottingham and Worcester is around 126km (78 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Nottingham 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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Train

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

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £43($51)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £16($19)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Worcester.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Distance132km (82 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nottingham and Worcester

There are several options for getting from Nottingham to Worcester by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £16 ($19) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £23 ($27).

The distance between Nottingham and Worcester is around 126km (78 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 111km (69 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Nottingham and Worcester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nottingham to Worcester is to drive which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx £23 ($27).

The cheapest way to travel between Nottingham and Worcester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £16 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nottingham and Worcester. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nottingham to Worcester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 55m.

CrossCountry and London Midland run train services between Nottingham and Worcester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 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 Nottingham and Worcester. We recommend that you drive to Worcester. instead which will take 1h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nottingham to Worcester. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Worcester Foregate Street. instead which will take 1h 55m.

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 Nottingham and Worcester. The distance is around 132km (82 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nottingham to Worcester is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around £43 ($51).

How do I get from Nottingham to Worcester

Compare travel optionsbetween Nottingham and Worcester

Transport options from Nottingham to Worcester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 55m
£43($51)
hourly133km (83 miles)
Bus and Train
2hrs
£16($19)
twice daily126km (78 miles)
Drive
1h 25m
£23($27)
on demand132km (82 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