How to travel from Worcester to Nottingham, United Kingdom

The distance between Worcester and Nottingham is around 126km (78 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Worcester to Nottingham 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 Nottingham.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £43($51)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Birmingham New Street then take the bus to Nottingham Coach Stop S10.

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £16($19)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Nottingham.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Distance132km (82 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Worcester and Nottingham

There are several options for getting from Worcester to Nottingham by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £16 ($19) and will take around 1h 60m. 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 Nottingham is around 126km (78 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 111km (69 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Worcester and Nottingham 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 Nottingham is to drive which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx £23 ($27).

The cheapest way to travel between Worcester and Nottingham, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £16 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Worcester and Nottingham. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Worcester to Nottingham. 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 1h 55m.

London Midland and CrossCountry run train services between Worcester and Nottingham. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 55m, 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 Nottingham. We recommend that you drive to Nottingham. instead which will take 1h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Worcester to Nottingham. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Nottingham. instead which will take 1h 55m.

The closest major airport to Nottingham is East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Nottingham. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) 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 Nottingham. The distance is around 132km (82 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 Nottingham is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around £43 ($51).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Worcester and Nottingham

Transport options from Worcester to Nottingham
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 55m
£43($51)
hourly133km (83 miles)
Train and Bus
1h 60m
£16($19)
once a week126km (78 miles)
Drive
1h 25m
£23($27)
on demand132km (82 miles)

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Airports near Nottingham

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

EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Nottingham
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Nottingham
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Nottingham