The average train between Cardiff and Worcester takes 2h 19m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Worcester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Worcester. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Worcester at 11:37 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Worcester. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Worcester station via Hereford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
Cardiff to Worcester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Worcester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Worcester Foregate Street station.
Book your Cardiff to Worcester train tickets online with Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Cardiff and Worcester is 102.8 km. The road distance is 134 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Worcester Foregate Street via Hereford in around 2h 22m.