How to travel from Worcester to London, United Kingdom

The distance between Worcester and London is around 182km (113 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Worcester to London 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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🚀 Fastest
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Train

Take the train to London Paddington.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £46($55)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £8($9)
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Drive

Drive to London Paddington.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance182km (113 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Worcester and London

There are several options for getting from Worcester to London by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £8 ($9) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £46 ($55).

The distance between Worcester and London is around 182km (113 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 163km (101 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Worcester and London by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Worcester to London is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx £46 ($55).

The cheapest way to travel between Worcester and London, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £8 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Worcester and London. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Worcester and London with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2h 10m.

Great Western Railway run train services between Worcester and London. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 10m, 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 London. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Worcester and London with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 4hrs.

National Express run regular bus services between Worcester and London. Buses run once daily and take around 4hrs 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 London. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington. instead which will take 2h 10m.

The closest major airport to London is London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from London. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) 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 London. The distance is around 182km (113 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Worcester to London is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around £46 ($55).

How do I get from Worcester to London

Compare travel optionsbetween Worcester and London

Transport options from Worcester to London
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 10m
£46($55)
hourly193km (120 miles)
Bus
4hrs
£8($9)
once daily201km (125 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
£32($38)
on demand182km (113 miles)

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Airports near London

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

LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
12km (8 miles) from London
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
23km (14 miles) from London
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from London