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What is the best way to travel from Worcester to Birmingham?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains, Buses and Carpool to Birmingham from Worcester. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Train is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
0h 50m
£3
£3
8
Train
0h 31m
£11
£11
9

What is the cheapest way to reach Birmingham from Worcester?

You can reach Birmingham with just £3 by taking a Bus from National Express, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Saturday
from £3
Sunday
from £3
Monday
from £3
Tuesday
from £3
Wednesday
from £3
Thursday
from £3
Friday

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    0h 50m
    0
    01:55
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    02:45
    Birmingham
    Bearwood
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 0m
    0
    11:30
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    12:30
    Birmingham
    Bearwood
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 5m
    0
    15:20
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    16:25
    Birmingham
    Bearwood
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 40m
    0
    21:10
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    22:50
    Birmingham
    Bearwood
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • CrossCountry
    0h 33m
    0
    07:33
    Worcester
    Worcestershire Parkway Train Station
    08:06
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £11
  • CrossCountry
    0h 31m
    0
    08:14
    Worcester
    Worcestershire Parkway Train Station
    08:45
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £11
  • CrossCountry
    0h 31m
    0
    09:14
    Worcester
    Worcestershire Parkway Train Station
    09:45
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £11
  • CrossCountry
    0h 31m
    0
    10:14
    Worcester
    Worcestershire Parkway Train Station
    10:45
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £11

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    0h 50m
    0
    01:55
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    02:45
    Birmingham
    Bearwood
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 0m
    0
    11:30
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    12:30
    Birmingham
    Bearwood
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 5m
    0
    15:20
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    16:25
    Birmingham
    Bearwood
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    0h 55m
    0
    18:20
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    19:15
    Birmingham
    Bearwood
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • Cheapest Trains Sunday

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    0h 57m
    0
    09:49
    Worcester
    Worcestershire Parkway Train Station
    10:46
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £11
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    1h 33m
    0
    10:49
    Worcester
    Worcestershire Parkway Train Station
    12:22
    Birmingham
    Snow Hill Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £11
  • CrossCountry
    0h 31m
    0
    12:14
    Worcester
    Worcestershire Parkway Train Station
    12:45
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £11
  • CrossCountry
    0h 31m
    0
    13:14
    Worcester
    Worcestershire Parkway Train Station
    13:45
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £11

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    0h 50m
    0
    01:55
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    02:45
    Birmingham
    Bearwood
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 0m
    0
    11:30
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    12:30
    Birmingham
    Bearwood
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 15m
    0
    15:20
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    16:35
    Birmingham
    Bearwood
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    0h 55m
    0
    18:40
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    19:35
    Birmingham
    Bearwood
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    0h 50m
    0
    01:55
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    02:45
    Birmingham
    Bearwood
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 0m
    0
    11:30
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    12:30
    Birmingham
    Bearwood
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 15m
    0
    15:20
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    16:35
    Birmingham
    Bearwood
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    0h 55m
    0
    18:40
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    19:35
    Birmingham
    Bearwood
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    0h 50m
    0
    01:55
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    02:45
    Birmingham
    Bearwood
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 0m
    0
    11:30
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    12:30
    Birmingham
    Bearwood
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 15m
    0
    15:20
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    16:35
    Birmingham
    Bearwood
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    0h 55m
    0
    18:40
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    19:35
    Birmingham
    Bearwood
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    0h 50m
    0
    01:55
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    02:45
    Birmingham
    Bearwood
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 0m
    0
    11:30
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    12:30
    Birmingham
    Bearwood
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 15m
    0
    15:20
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    16:35
    Birmingham
    Bearwood
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    0h 55m
    0
    18:40
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    19:35
    Birmingham
    Bearwood
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • Cheapest Trains Thursday

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    1h 39m
    0
    06:07
    Worcester
    Worcestershire Parkway Train Station
    07:46
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £11
  • CrossCountry
    0h 39m
    0
    07:37
    Worcester
    Worcestershire Parkway Train Station
    08:16
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £11
  • CrossCountry
    0h 31m
    0
    08:14
    Worcester
    Worcestershire Parkway Train Station
    08:45
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £11
  • CrossCountry
    0h 31m
    0
    09:14
    Worcester
    Worcestershire Parkway Train Station
    09:45
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £11

What are the fastest trips from Worcester to Birmingham?

You can get to Birmingham from Worcester in just 0h 31m with a Train from CrossCountry. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Saturday
from 0h 31m
Sunday
from 0h 31m
Monday
from 0h 50m
Tuesday
from 0h 50m
Wednesday
from 0h 50m
Thursday
from 0h 31m
Friday

    Fastest Trains Saturday

  • CrossCountry
    0h 31m
    0
    08:14
    Worcester
    Worcestershire Parkway Train Station
    08:45
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £11
  • CrossCountry
    0h 31m
    0
    09:14
    Worcester
    Worcestershire Parkway Train Station
    09:45
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £11
  • CrossCountry
    0h 31m
    0
    10:14
    Worcester
    Worcestershire Parkway Train Station
    10:45
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £11
  • CrossCountry
    0h 31m
    0
    11:14
    Worcester
    Worcestershire Parkway Train Station
    11:45
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £11
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    0h 50m
    0
    01:55
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    02:45
    Birmingham
    Bearwood
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    0h 55m
    0
    22:10
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    23:05
    Birmingham
    Bearwood
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 0m
    0
    11:30
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    12:30
    Birmingham
    Bearwood
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 5m
    0
    15:20
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    16:25
    Birmingham
    Bearwood
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3

    Fastest Trains Sunday

  • CrossCountry
    0h 31m
    0
    12:14
    Worcester
    Worcestershire Parkway Train Station
    12:45
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £11
  • CrossCountry
    0h 31m
    0
    13:14
    Worcester
    Worcestershire Parkway Train Station
    13:45
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £11
  • CrossCountry
    0h 31m
    0
    14:14
    Worcester
    Worcestershire Parkway Train Station
    14:45
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £11
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    0h 57m
    0
    09:49
    Worcester
    Worcestershire Parkway Train Station
    10:46
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £11
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    0h 50m
    0
    01:55
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    02:45
    Birmingham
    Bearwood
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    0h 55m
    0
    18:20
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    19:15
    Birmingham
    Bearwood
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 0m
    0
    11:30
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    12:30
    Birmingham
    Bearwood
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 5m
    0
    15:20
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    16:25
    Birmingham
    Bearwood
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3

    Fastest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    0h 50m
    0
    01:55
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    02:45
    Birmingham
    Bearwood
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    0h 55m
    0
    18:40
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    19:35
    Birmingham
    Bearwood
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 0m
    0
    11:30
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    12:30
    Birmingham
    Bearwood
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 15m
    0
    15:20
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    16:35
    Birmingham
    Bearwood
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    0h 50m
    0
    01:55
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    02:45
    Birmingham
    Bearwood
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    0h 55m
    0
    18:40
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    19:35
    Birmingham
    Bearwood
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 0m
    0
    11:30
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    12:30
    Birmingham
    Bearwood
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 15m
    0
    15:20
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    16:35
    Birmingham
    Bearwood
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    0h 50m
    0
    01:55
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    02:45
    Birmingham
    Bearwood
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    0h 55m
    0
    18:40
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    19:35
    Birmingham
    Bearwood
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 0m
    0
    11:30
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    12:30
    Birmingham
    Bearwood
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 15m
    0
    15:20
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    16:35
    Birmingham
    Bearwood
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3

    Fastest Trains Thursday

  • CrossCountry
    0h 31m
    0
    08:14
    Worcester
    Worcestershire Parkway Train Station
    08:45
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £11
  • CrossCountry
    0h 31m
    0
    09:14
    Worcester
    Worcestershire Parkway Train Station
    09:45
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £11
  • CrossCountry
    0h 39m
    0
    07:37
    Worcester
    Worcestershire Parkway Train Station
    08:16
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £11
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    1h 39m
    0
    06:07
    Worcester
    Worcestershire Parkway Train Station
    07:46
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £11
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    0h 50m
    0
    01:55
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    02:45
    Birmingham
    Bearwood
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    0h 55m
    0
    18:40
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    19:35
    Birmingham
    Bearwood
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 0m
    0
    11:30
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    12:30
    Birmingham
    Bearwood
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
  • National Express
    1h 15m
    0
    15:20
    Birmingham Airport
    Birmingham Airport
    16:35
    Birmingham
    Bearwood
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £3
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Worcester to Birmingham

What are the most popular stations in Worcester and Birmingham?

In Worcester, you will usually depart from Warndon, Norton bus stop Bus Stop or Foregate Street Station, while in Birmingham you will be arriving at New Street Train Station, Moor Street or Great Charles St Queensway, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Birmingham from Worcester? With 7 connections between 2 Train, Bus and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Worcester and Birmingham, you can pay as low as £3 with a Bus from National Express.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from CrossCountry: you will get to Birmingham in just 0h 31m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Worcester and Birmingham are National Express, CrossCountry and Great Western Railway (GWR), but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Worcester and Birmingham is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Kempsey or to Erdington, and look at flights from Gloucestershire Airport, and landing at Birmingham Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Worcester to Birmingham?

The most popular companies between Worcester and Birmingham, are National Express, CrossCountry and Great Western Railway (GWR). Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: National Express

Train companies: CrossCountry and Great Western Railway (GWR)

All you need to know when you travel from Worcester to Birmingham

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Worcester to Birmingham. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Worcester to Birmingham

How can I reach Birmingham from Worcester?

Every day, there are on average 7 connections between Train, Bus and Carpool, with which you can get to Birmingham from Worcester.

How far is Birmingham from Worcester?

The distance between Worcester and Birmingham is 39.6 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Worcester and Birmingham?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 1 kgs of CO2, a train 1 kgs, a car 7 kgs, and a flight 10 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Worcester to Birmingham?

You can get to Birmingham with just £3 by taking a Bus from National Express.

What is the fastest way to get from Worcester to Birmingham?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Birmingham in just 0h 31m with a Train from CrossCountry.

More routes to Worcester and to Birmingham

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Worcester and to Birmingham. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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