How to travel from Worcester to Saint Albans, United Kingdom

The distance between Worcester and Saint Albans is around 192km (119 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Worcester to Saint Albans 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 Saint AlbansWorcester if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to London Paddington.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £60($71)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £17($20)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to St Albans.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance192km (119 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Worcester and Saint Albans

There are several options for getting from Worcester to Saint Albans by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £34 ($40).

The distance between Worcester and Saint Albans is around 192km (119 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 138km (86 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Worcester and Saint Albans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Worcester to Saint Albans is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £34 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Worcester and Saint Albans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Worcester and Saint Albans. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Worcester to Saint Albans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Paddington and Farringdon Without. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

Great Western Railway run train services between Worcester and Saint Albans. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 40m, 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 Saint Albans. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Worcester to Saint Albans. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station and Bricket Wood Black Boy PH. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

National Express run regular bus services between Worcester and Saint Albans. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 15m 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 Saint Albans. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington. instead which will take 2h 40m.

The closest major airport to Saint Albans is London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Saint Albans. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) 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 Saint Albans. The distance is around 192km (119 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Worcester to Saint Albans is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around £60 ($71).

How do I get from Worcester to Saint Albans

Compare travel optionsbetween Worcester and Saint Albans

Transport options from Worcester to Saint Albans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 40m
£60($71)
hourly232km (144 miles)
Bus
5h 15m
£17($20)
once daily243km (151 miles)
Drive
2hrs
£34($40)
on demand192km (119 miles)

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Airports near Saint Albans

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

LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Saint Albans
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Saint Albans
LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
38km (24 miles) from Saint Albans