How to travel from St Andrews to Worcester, United Kingdom

The distance between St Andrews and Worcester is around 566km (352 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from St Andrews 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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Worcester Foregate Street.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £100($120)
Operated by

Multiple operators

5 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Haymarket then Wolverhampton and then to Worcester Foregate Street.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £145($175)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station then take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Worcester Foregate Street.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £135($160)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Worcester.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Distance581km (361 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between St Andrews and Worcester

There are several options for getting from St Andrews to Worcester by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £46 ($54) and will take around 10h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £100 ($120).

The distance between St Andrews and Worcester is around 566km (352 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 463km (288 miles)

It takes around 7h 15m to get from St Andrews and Worcester by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from St Andrews to Worcester is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx £100 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between St Andrews and Worcester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £46 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between St Andrews and Worcester. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from St Andrews to Worcester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Strathtyrum Golf Course, Dundee City Centre station, Haymarket, Wolverhampton and Smethwick Galton Bridge. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

First ScotRail Service, LNER, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast and London Midland run train services between St Andrews and Worcester. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 6h 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 St Andrews and Worcester. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Worcester Foregate Street. instead which will take 4h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from St Andrews to Worcester. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Worcester Foregate Street. instead which will take 4h 10m.

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 St Andrews and Worcester. The distance is around 581km (361 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from St Andrews to Worcester is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around £135 ($160).

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Transport options from St Andrews to Worcester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
4h 10m
£100($120)
hourly566km (352 miles)
Train to Aberdeen, plane4h 30m
£220($260)
hourly728km (452 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane4h 40m
£155($185)
every 2 hours736km (457 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane4h 50m
£100($115)
hourly641km (398 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane5h 10m
£145($175)
every 2 hours797km (496 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane6h 35m
£180($215)
hourly850km (528 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 50m
£145($175)
every 2 hours623km (387 miles)
Train via Birmingham New Street7h 45m
£185($220)
once daily703km (437 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
7h 15m
£135($160)
every 2 hours602km (374 miles)
Bus to Buchanan Bus Station, train10h 45m
£46($54)
twice daily678km (421 miles)
Drive
6h 10m
£100($120)
on demand581km (361 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