The average train between Cardiff and Worcester takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. 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 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Worcester at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 22m. 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 Gloucester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
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 Shrub Hill station.
Book your Cardiff to Worcester train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Cardiff and Worcester is 102.8 km. The road distance is 136 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Worcester Shrub Hill via Gloucester in around 2h 21m.