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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Worcester
Cheapest price
€73
Average price
€73
Fastest journey
2 h 33 m
Average duration
2 h 33 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
163 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Worcester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Worcester will cost around €73 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €73.
Of the 1 trains that leave London for Worcester on Mon, Dec 29, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 29 the direct trains cover the 163 km distance in an average of 2 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 33 m .
On Mon, Dec 29 the slowest trains will take 2 h 33 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train and bus for London to Worcester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Worcester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €8, and a bus costs an average of €52.
Distance: 163 km
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London to Worcester train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Worcester trains for today, Sunday, December 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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 | 6:56 PM London | 3h11 | 10:07 PM Worcester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, December 29 | |||||
| P22884 | On time 5:49 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h33 | 8:22 AM Worcester Shrub Hill (WOS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from London to Worcester
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Trains from London to Worcester run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €8 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:57, the last at 22:53. The fastest train covers the 163 km distance in 2h 8m.
Distance 163 km |
Average train duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 8m |
First train 04:57 |
Last train 22:53 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, West Midlands Trains, Chiltern Railways, Avanti West Coast from London to Worcester trainsGreat Western Rail, West Midlands Trains, Chiltern Railways, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between London and Worcester from €8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from London to Worcester
It's easy and convenient to travel using trains from London to Worcester. With departures from two train operators leaving from London Euston and London Paddington and arriving at Worcester's two main stations. You'll usually find around two departures an hour and a journey that can take a little over two hours with the fastest direct service.
London to Worcester train time: daily departures
On weekdays you'll typically find two trains from London to Worcester scheduled per hour, beginning at around 6:00 a.m. and running until after 10:00 p.m. On Sunday, there is usually at least one service per hour, starting from around 8:00 a.m. During the week, the longest you'll need to wait for the next train isn't usually more than 45 minutes at regular travel times.
How long is the journey by train from London to Worcester?
The journey can take as little as two hours nine minutes for the fastest direct service. Most take around two hours 30 minutes and some have a change at Birmingham New Street. Virgin Trains usually require the change and Great North Western Train services tend to be direct.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from London to Worcester?
Departure train station: services on this route travel from either London Euston or London Paddington.
London Euston: located next to the Bloomsbury museum quarter, London Euston links with the Underground, local buses and taxis. It has shops, food outlets, coffee kiosks, trolleys, a waiting room, accessible toilets, free WiFi, public phones and customer service desks.
London Paddington: Located in Paddington, this station combines the London Underground and overground services. Passengers will enjoy all typical services from a large central station, including shops, coffee kiosks, ticketing, digital signage, public phones and easy onward travel.
Arrival train station: services terminate in Worcester at either Worcester Foregate Street station or Worcester Shrub Hill station.
Worcester Foregate Street: The smaller but more central of Worcester's railway stations, Foregate Street has ticketing facilities, a coffee kiosk, accessible facilities and bus services linking it to the centre of the city.
Worcester Shrub Hill: Located to the edge of the city centre, Shrub Hill is the busier station with accessible facilities, a taxi rank, buses, ticketing, car park spaces, a waiting area and coffee kiosk.
Which train companies travel from London to Worcester?
The route is serviced by Great North Western Railways (GNW) and Virgin Trains. GNW tends to operate slightly more services, although Virgin usually runs one per hour.
Virgin Trains: London to Worcester
Virgin Trains on this route depart from London Euston and tend to require a change at Birmingham New Street. The trains are fast and comfortable, with onboard refreshments and a shop.
Great North Western Trains: London to Worcester
Great North Western Trains depart from London Paddington and are usually direct to Worcester. Again, the services are fast and comfortable, with good facilities on board.
London to Worcester trains: services on board
Virgin and Great North Western Trains allow a maximum of three pieces of luggage on board, which need to be stored in the luggage racks. Bikes can be booked - with limited rack availability - when tickets are reserved. Both operators have first and second-class facilities as well as accessibility services for travellers with disabilities or limited mobility. These include wheelchair-friendly spaces, ramps, braille and assistance with boarding.
How to find cheap train tickets from London to Worcester?
It is possible to find cheap tickets between London and Worcester if you book well in advance and look to be as flexible as possible with your dates and times. Travel off-peak and look for slower services or those with changes which are usually cheaper. See the effect that different travel dates have on the available prices and try using mobile tickets for extra convenience while you travel.
FAQs: Trains from London to Worcester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Worcester by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Worcester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the train most frequently from London Paddington, which is located around 3 miles (4.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Worcester Foregate Street, located 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city centre.
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Popular train stations from London to Worcester
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- Excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops - see the Station Plan map.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Nando's
- The Signal Box
- Delice de France
- Tortilla
- Starbucks
- AMT Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Camden Food Co.
- & many more
- Taxi: The taxi rank is located beneath the station.
- Accessible taxis: The route to the main taxi pick up point has steps, so anyone with mobility problems can use the disabled taxi pick up point reached via the lifts. You can request assistance to and from the taxi rank can using the telephones at the top of the stairs and at the taxi set down point. Or by telephoning Mobility Assistance at London Euston on 0207 922 6482. The main taxi rank is beneath the station and is reached via the lifts next to the main ticket office or the stairs by the entrance to the Underground.
- Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
- Toilets Location: These are located by the entrance to platforms 1-3 There are also accessible showers located in the First Class Lounge, shared between Caledonian Sleeper and Avanti West Coast.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: These are located adjacent to the main public toilets, by the entrance to platforms 1-3.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Euston
- The Wesley Euston Hotel
- Travelodge London Central Euston
- Waiting rooms location: Located by the entrance to platforms 16-18
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 18 at buffer end, West Colonnade opposite Sainsbury's, alongside station entrance, East Colonnade opposite M&S and to the rear of Nandos and Cafe Rouge
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the center of the station's main concourse.
- Tube lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern (Bank and Charing Cross branches), Victoria
- Overground lines: Watford DC
- Bus lines: 18, 30, 59, 68, 73, 91, 168, 205, 253, 390, N5, N20, N73, N91, N205, N253
- Rail lines: London North Western Railway, London Overground, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Go to Platform 2, there is a gate adjacent to the station from the main road.
WifiLockersShopping
ParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- 24/7
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11.
- Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Wasabi
- The Beer House
- Barburrito
- Upper Crust
- The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers)
- The Pasty Shop
- Burger King
- Pret a Manger
- The Savanna
- Soboro Bakery
- & more
- Taxi: The taxi deck is situated above Platform 12 and is accessed via the concourse and platform 12, which has escalators and lifts to the upper level to the covered marshalled taxi rank. A queuing system is in operation. There is also a separate collection point for pre-booked taxis and a drop off point
- Accessible taxis: All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair. There is also a separate collection point for prebooked taxis also further away from the lifts.
- Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms' 1 and 12. A Changing Places facility is located on Platform 12. There are dedicated breastfeeding rooms / Parent & Baby rooms; within the Ladies toilets on Platform 1 within the public toilets on Platform 12.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 12.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Paddington
- Mercure London Paddington Hotel
- The Pilgrm
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 12
- 24/7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 8/9 and 10
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near Platform 1.
- Underground lines: Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith Line
- Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
- Metro: Tube Lines.
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 22:10 Saturday 06:30 - 22:10 Sunday 07:30 - 21:40
- Type of shops available: Kiosk News agent Flower stall Hairdresser Dry cleaner Shoe repairer Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. Step Free access to all platforms.
- Accessible taxis: If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All ticket machines at this station are accessible with adjustable height displays.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: On main concourse area Customers are also advised that the majority of trains have toilet facilities onboard.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Waiting rooms location: Seating areas are located around the station concourse and on the platforms. There is however no dedicated and identifiable waiting room available at Marylebone station.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1, 2 and 3.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 03456 005 165 (Option 3 > Option 3)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At station entrance.
- Metro: Bakerloo Line.
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 06:00 - 11:00 Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 07:00 - 11:00 Sunday 09:00 - 14:00 None
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Sunday 05:15-21:30. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering, Rail replacement buses will use the public bus stops on Worcester Shrub Hill Road near to the drive to the station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:00 Saturday 06:10 - 19:00 Sunday 09:00 - 16:45 None
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is available by the Ticket Office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The toilet facilities are available Monday - Sunday 05:40-21:30. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. The National key toilet facilities are available: Monday - Sunday 05:40-21:30 .
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Sunday 05:40-21:30
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting rooms on platforms 1 & 2, step free with push button automatic door opener
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering, Rail replacement buses will use the public bus stops on either side of Foregate Street at the front of the station
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