How to travel from Worcester to Cambridge, United Kingdom

The distance between Worcester and Cambridge is around 204km (127 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Worcester to Cambridge 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 Cambridge.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £77($90)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Birmingham New Street then take the bus to Cambridge Fair Street.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £19($23)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Cambridge.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance204km (127 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Worcester and Cambridge

There are several options for getting from Worcester to Cambridge by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £13 ($15) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £35 ($42).

The distance between Worcester and Cambridge is around 204km (127 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 160km (99 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Worcester and Cambridge by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Worcester to Cambridge is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx £35 ($42).

The cheapest way to travel between Worcester and Cambridge, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then 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 Worcester and Cambridge. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Worcester to Cambridge. 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 3h 25m.

London Midland and CrossCountry run train services between Worcester and Cambridge. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Worcester and Cambridge. We recommend that you drive to Cambridge. instead which will take 2h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Worcester to Cambridge. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then take the bus to Cambridge Fair Street. instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Cambridge is Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Cambridge. London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) and London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) 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 Worcester and Cambridge. The distance is around 204km (127 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Worcester to Cambridge is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £19 ($23).

How do I get from Worcester to Cambridge

Compare travel optionsbetween Worcester and Cambridge

Transport options from Worcester to Cambridge
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 25m
£77($90)
hourly261km (162 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
3hrs
£19($23)
5 times a week204km (127 miles)
Train to Birmingham New Street, Bus4h 35m
£13($15)
once daily229km (142 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
£35($42)
on demand204km (127 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Worcester and Cambridge

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Airports near Cambridge

The following major airports near Cambridge offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

CBG
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from Cambridge
STN
London Stansted Airport (STN)
International Airport
Distance
36km (23 miles) from Cambridge
LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Cambridge