How to travel from Worcester to Cardiff, United Kingdom

The distance between Worcester and Cardiff is around 131km (81 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Worcester to Cardiff 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 CardiffWorcester if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Hereford and then to Cardiff Central.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £39($46)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Cheltenham and then to Cardiff North Road.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £20($24)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Cardiff.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Distance131km (81 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Worcester and Cardiff

There are several options for getting from Worcester to Cardiff by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £20 ($24) and will take around 3h 30m. 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 Worcester and Cardiff is around 131km (81 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 103km (64 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Worcester and Cardiff by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.

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

The cheapest way to travel between Worcester and Cardiff, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £20 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Worcester and Cardiff. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Worcester to Cardiff. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hereford. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 45m.

London Midland, Great Western Railway and Transport for Wales run train services between Worcester and Cardiff. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 45m, 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 Worcester and Cardiff. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Worcester to Cardiff. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheltenham and Arle Court. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Worcester and Cardiff. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Worcester to Cardiff. We recommend that you take the train to Hereford and then to Cardiff Central. instead which will take 1h 45m.

The closest major airport to Cardiff is Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Cardiff. Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) and Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) 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 Cardiff. The distance is around 131km (81 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 Worcester to Cardiff is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around £39 ($46).

How do I get from Worcester to Cardiff

Compare travel optionsbetween Worcester and Cardiff

Transport options from Worcester to Cardiff
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 45m
£39($46)
hourly134km (83 miles)
Train via Filton Abbey Wood2hrs
£40($47)
every 3 hours155km (96 miles)
Bus
3h 30m
£20($24)
once daily178km (111 miles)
Drive
1h 25m
£23($27)
on demand131km (81 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Worcester and Cardiff

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Airports near Cardiff

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

CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Cardiff
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
34km (21 miles) from Cardiff
EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
85km (53 miles) from Cardiff