How to travel from Hereford to Worcester

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.