The distance between York and Worcester is around 244km (152 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from York to Worcester 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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Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Worcester Foregate Street.
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Take the bus to Hinckley St then take the train to Worcester Foregate Street.
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There are several options for getting from York to Worcester by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £21 ($25) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £68 ($81).
The distance between York and Worcester is around 244km (152 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 211km (131 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from York and Worcester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from York to Worcester is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £68 ($81).
The cheapest way to travel between York and Worcester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £21 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between York and Worcester. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from York to Worcester. 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 2h 30m.
CrossCountry and London Midland run train services between York and Worcester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between York and Worcester. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Worcester Foregate Street. instead which will take 2h 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from York to Worcester. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Worcester Foregate Street. instead which will take 2h 30m.
The closest major airport to Worcester is Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) which is approximately 44km (27 miles) from Worcester. East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from York and Worcester. The distance is around 263km (164 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 York to Worcester is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £68 ($81).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 30m | £68($81) | hourly | 244km (152 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3h 50m | £21($25) | 5 times a week | 273km (169 miles) |
Drive | 2h 45m | £46($54) | on demand | 263km (164 miles) |
London Midland
The following major airports near Worcester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.