How to travel from Poole to Worcester, United Kingdom

The distance between Poole and Worcester is around 199km (124 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Poole 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 WorcesterPoole if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £72($85)
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1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to London Heathrow Airport T2 and T3 and then to Worcester.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £22($26)
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Drive

Drive to Worcester.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance199km (124 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Poole and Worcester

There are several options for getting from Poole to Worcester by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £22 ($26) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £35 ($41).

The distance between Poole and Worcester is around 199km (124 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 162km (101 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Poole and Worcester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Poole to Worcester is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £35 ($41).

The cheapest way to travel between Poole and Worcester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £22 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Poole and Worcester. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Poole to Worcester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Basingstoke and Reading. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

South Western Railway and Great Western Railway run train services between Poole and Worcester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Poole and Worcester. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Poole to Worcester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Heathrow Airport T2 and T3. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Poole and Worcester. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Poole to Worcester. We recommend that you take the train to Basingstoke and then to Worcester Shrub Hill. instead which will take 3h 35m.

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 Poole and Worcester. The distance is around 199km (124 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poole to Worcester is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £72 ($85).

How do I get from Poole to Worcester

Compare travel optionsbetween Poole and Worcester

Transport options from Poole to Worcester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 35m
£72($85)
hourly266km (165 miles)
Train via Southampton Central4h 20m
£72($85)
once daily288km (179 miles)
Bus
5h 15m
£22($26)
once daily343km (213 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
£35($41)
on demand199km (124 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