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4.6Travel Information to Worcester from Hereford
 Distance | 22 miles (36 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Bus or train |
 Ticket price range | $18 - $18 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • $18 (€16) • 39 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $18 (€16) • 39 min |
 Popular travel companies | West Midlands Trains |
Take a bus or train to travel 22 miles (36 km) to Worcester from Hereford. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are West Midlands Trains among others. Travelers can even take a direct train from Hereford to Worcester.
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How to travel from Hereford to Worcester?
Whether travelers are touring the West Midlands, or planning a visit to the beautiful Malvern Hills, it's always easy to travel from Hereford to Worcester. Together, West Midlands Railway and Great Western Railway provide a daily connection between the two cities. Their trains can cover the 20 mile (37 km) distance in just 40 minutes, and with departures every hour, it should be possible to fit rail journeys into anyone's schedule.
What is the cheapest way to get from Hereford to Worcester?
Taking the train is easily the cheapest option for anyone who needs to travel from Hereford to Worcester. Prices with both Great Western Railway and West Midlands Railway are very similar, and tend to be extremely affordable as well - especially when passengers book in advance. Trains take around 40-45 minutes and will run direct to Worcester, so there's no need to change seats and move luggage along the way. They also run between stations that are located very close to the centers of Hereford and Worcester. So when travelers ride by train, they can enjoy a mix of convenience and affordabillty.
What is the fastest way to travel from Hereford to Worcester?
Train travel is also the fastest way to travel from Hereford to Worcester. The two Midlands cities are approximately 20 miles (37 km) apart, which isn't far at all. Because of this, passengers should be in Worcester within 40-45 minutes of leaving Hereford Station. The same durations apply for almost all services, although Great Western durations can sometimes be 5-10 minutes longer. Even so, it's still a short journey, and one that won't take too much time out of sightseeing schedules. Trains run from Hereford Station, which is a 5 minute bus ride from the city center. They could arrive at either Worcester Shrub Hill or Foregate Street stations.
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Travel from Hereford to Worcester by train
Taking the train is the best way to travel from Hereford to Worcester. It's comfortable, fast, more convenient than taking multiple buses, and far cheaper than arranging taxi transportation. Two companies operate on the Hereford to Worcester route: Great Western Railway and West Midlands Railway. West Midlands Railway offers by far the most frequent service, scheduling at least one train per hour from around 7:00 a.m. until shortly before 11:00 p.m. However, Great Western also runs 9-10 daily services, including departures as early as 4:30 a.m. All trains take between 40-55 minutes, and won't require any changes. They run from Hereford Station, around 600 meters north of the city center. At the other end, Great Western trains arrive at Worcester Shrub Hill, just west of the historic center. West Midlands services could arrive at either Shrub Hill or Foregate Street, which will probably be a better option for those who want to walk to the cathedral and other city center attractions. Prices will be relatively constant, although peak time journeys (before 10:00 a.m. and in the late afternoon) may be slightly more expensive.
Travel from Hereford to Worcester by bus
Taking the bus is the only real alternative to trains from Hereford to Worcester. Hereford and Worcester are both on the National Express network of inter-city bus connections, but the two cities are not directly linked. This means that travelers will always need to make at least one change when taking the bus, and it also means that journey durations will be inflated. The best route is to take the National Express buses from Hereford to London Victoria, followed by services from London to Birmingham Digbeth, and then from Birmingham to Worcester (Warndon). The total journey time by bus will be well over 6 hours, without taking into account changes, which will always be far longer than journeys by rail. If travelers do choose coach transport, buses leave from Hereford Bus Station, and arrive at Warndon. From there, local buses take 15 minutes to reach central Worcester.
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FAQs: Travel from Hereford to Worcester
Travel to Worcester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Hereford to Worcester.
You can get to Worcester from Hereford 2 different ways: bus or train.
The cheapest way to travel to Worcester from Hereford is a train with an average price of $18 (€16).
This is compared to other travel options from Hereford to Worcester:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Hereford to Worcester costing on average $18 (€16).
The quickest way to travel to Worcester from Hereford is by train, which takes on average 39 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 1 h 40 min.
The distance is approximately 22 miles (36 km) from Hereford to Worcester.
The average frequency per day from Hereford to Worcester is:
- 3 buses per day.
- 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hereford and Worcester as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Hereford to Worcester:
- Trains from Hereford to Worcester most often leave from Hereford and arrive in Worcester Foregate Street.
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- You can travel by train from Hereford to Worcester with West Midlands Trains or Great Western Rail, and you can find West Midlands Trains Hereford to Worcester tickets for $18 (€16) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Hereford to Worcester with the following travel companies:
- 4 direct trains per day with Great Western Rail.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Worcester as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Worcester from Hereford.
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