The average train between Croydon and Worcester takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Croydon 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 Croydon and Worcester. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Croydon is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Worcester at 8:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Worcester. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Worcester station via Worcester Shrub Hill. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
Croydon to Worcester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from London Paddington station.
Croydon to Worcester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Worcester Shrub Hill station.
Book your Croydon to Worcester train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Croydon and Worcester is 171.2 km. The road distance is 217 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Worcester Shrub Hill hourly. Tickets cost £50–100 and the journey takes 2h 18m.