How to travel from Worcester to York, United Kingdom

The distance between Worcester and York is around 262km (163 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Worcester to York 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 YorkWorcester if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to York.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • 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 Leeds Bus Station and then to York.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £25($30)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to York.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance262km (163 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Worcester and York

There are several options for getting from Worcester to York by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £25 ($30) and will take around 2h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £46 ($54).

The distance between Worcester and York is around 262km (163 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 211km (131 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Worcester and York by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Worcester to York is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £46 ($54).

The cheapest way to travel between Worcester and York, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Worcester and York. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Worcester to York. 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 10m.

London Midland and CrossCountry run train services between Worcester and York. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 10m, 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 York. We recommend that you drive to York. instead which will take 2h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Worcester to York. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to York. instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to York is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from York. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Humberside Airport (HUY) (HUY) 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 York. The distance is around 262km (163 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Worcester to York is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £77 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Worcester and York

Transport options from Worcester to York
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 10m
£77($90)
hourly267km (166 miles)
Train and Bus
2h 60m
£25($30)
4 times a week270km (167 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
£46($54)
on demand262km (163 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Worcester and York

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Airports near York

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

LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from York
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from York
HUY
Humberside Airport (HUY)
International Airport
Distance
64km (40 miles) from York