London to Worcester train with Great Western Rail

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.