The average train between Worcester and Manchester takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Worcester to Manchester. 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 Worcester and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Worcester is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Manchester at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Worcester to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Worcester station and arriving at Manchester station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Worcester to Manchester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Worcester Foregate Street station.
Worcester to Manchester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Worcester to Manchester train tickets online with West Midlands Trains and Cross Country.
The distance between Worcester and Manchester is 143.6 km. The road distance is 173 km.
You can take a train from Worcester Foregate Street to Manchester Piccadilly via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 40m.