The average train between Manchester and Worcester takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester 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 Manchester and Worcester. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Worcester at 7:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Worcester. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Worcester station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
Manchester to Worcester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Worcester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Worcester Foregate Street station.
Book your Manchester to Worcester train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Manchester and Worcester is 143.6 km. The road distance is 173 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Worcester Foregate Street via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 57m.