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| AMPTHILL | BEDFORD | CALDY | CAMBRIDGE | CHINNOR |
| COVENTRY | DONCASTER | EALING | HARTPURY | NOTTINGHAM |
| PIRATES | RICHMOND | SCOTTISH | WARRIORS | |
| Ampthill Rugby Club, Dillingham Park, Woburn St, Ampthill, Bedford MK45 2HX | |
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By Road: 1hr 45mins. Leave Worcester via the M5 southbound (Junction 7 or 6). (Ampthill RUFC) will be signposted. |
By Train + Taxi: ~2 hrs 15 mins – 2 hrs 45 mins Post Code - MK45 2HX |
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| Bedford Rugby Club - Goldington Rd, Bedford MK40 3NF | |
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By Road: 1. Depart Worcester via A38 (Gloucester or Worcester Rd). 2. Merge onto A422 Eastbound—signposted for Stratford-upon-Avon/Banbury. 3. Drive past Stratford-upon-Avon, then continue through Banbury. 4. Proceed toward Milton Keynes (note: may shift briefly onto dual carriageway section). 5. Near Bromham, exit A422 onto local roads toward Bedford. 6. Follow signage/local navigation to Goldington Road, arriving at the club.
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By Train Duration: Average journey is 3 hours 56 minutes, with the fastest option around 2 hours 49 minutes. Trainline Route: Requires at least two changes, as there are no direct trains from Worcester to Bedford. Trainline Frequency: Approximately 34 trains run per day. From Bedford station, it's roughly a 15-minute walk to the club, or a short bus ride from nearby stops. Bus routes 28, 28A, 42, 5, C1 serve nearby. Post Code - MK40 3NF |
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| Caldy Rugby Club - Telegraph Rd, Thurstaston, Birkenhead, Wirral CH48 1NX | |
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By Road: Suggested Route Outline, a likelyroute includes: 1. Leaving Worcester heading northeast. 2. Joining the M5 northbound, then transitioning to M6. 3. Taking the M56 toward North West England. 4. Taking the M53 northbound across the Wirral Peninsula 5. Exiting Junction 3 towards Thurstaston / Caldy and following local roads to Telegraph Road to reach Paton Fields
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1. Main Rail Journey: Worcester → West Kirby is: Worcester → Birmingham New Street 2. Final Leg: West Kirby → Caldy (Thurstaston) West Kirby is the closest active rail station to Caldy—about a 3–4 mi (4–6 km) journey by road. The former Caldy station is closed and disused since 1954—so rail to West Kirby remains your best bet Post Code - CH48 1NX |
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| Cambridge Rugby Club - Fields, Ellgia, Grantchester Rd, Cambridge CB3 9ED | |
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By Car - Here’s the most common and efficient route: Leave Worcester via the A44 eastbound Join the M5 southbound. Take the M42. Take M6 East Switch to the A14 eastbound (key trunk road toward Cambridge). Follow the A14 until approaching Cambridge. Exit onto M11 northbound, towards Cambridge (south). Take Junction 12 (Grantchester / Barton). From the slip road, follow signs to Grantchester Road → Cambridge Rugby Club (Volac Park is just off this road).
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By Train Departure: Worcester (either Foregate Street or Worcestershire Parkway) Arrival: Cambridge Station Typical Duration: Around 4 hours 18 minutes on average; fastest in 3 hours 41 minutes Getting from Cambridge Station to Cambridge RUFC Ground Distance: Around 2 km southwest of station. Options: Bus: Cambridge station is well-served by local Stagecoach services—check details on arrival. Taxi or Ride-share: Quick and convenient. Bike or Walk: Easy cycling route; walking would take 20–25 minutes. Post Code - CB3 9ED |
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| Chinnor Rugby Club - Kingsey Rd, Thame OX9 3JL | |
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Main Driving Route: Leave Worcester → join the M5 southbound. Switch at M42/M40 interchange → take M40 southbound towards Oxford/London. Exit at Junction 8A (A418) toward Thame/Aylesbury. Follow A418 to Thame. From Thame Take Kingsey Road south → Chinnor Rugby Club is signposted.
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By Train Worcester Foregate Street / Shrub Hill → Travel to Oxford via Worcestershire Parkway (direct service to Oxford available on GWR). Oxford → Haddenham & Thame Parkway Chiltern Railways service (towards London Marylebone). From Haddenham & Thame Parkway → short taxi or local bus into Thame (10 min) → walk/ride to Chinnor RFC. Post Code - OX9 3JL |
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| Coventry Rugby Club - Butts Park Arena, Butts Rd, Coventry CV1 3GE | |
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Main Driving Route Leave Worcester → join M5 northbound briefly. Take M42 northbound toward Birmingham / Coventry. Follow M6 eastbound briefly if needed (depending on navigation). Exit onto A4114 / Butts Park Road → follow signs to Butts Park Arena.
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By Train Typical Route Worcester Foregate Street / Shrub Hill → Birmingham New Street Frequent CrossCountry trains (~35–45 min). Birmingham New Street → Coventry Direct services available (~20–25 min). From Coventry Station → taxi or walk to Butts Park Arena (~5–10 min). Post Code - CV5 6JL |
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| Doncaster Rugby Club - Armthorpe Rd, Doncaster DN2 5QB | |
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By Road: Main Driving Route Leave Worcester → join M5 northbound. Switch to M42 northbound toward Birmingham / Derby / Nottingham. Join M1 northbound toward Sheffield / Leeds. Exit at Junction 34 / A630 toward Doncaster / Kirk Sandall. Follow local roads A630 → Balby Road → Doncaster Rugby Club.
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By Train Worcester Foregate Street / Shrub Hill → Birmingham New Street CrossCountry trains (~35–45 min). Birmingham New Street → Doncaster Direct CrossCountry or TransPennine Express trains (~2h 20–40 min). From Doncaster Station → Doncaster Rugby Club Taxi (~10–15 min) or local bus if available. Post Code - DN2 5QB |
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| Ealing Rugby Club - Vallis Way, London W13 0DD | |
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By Road: Leave Worcester → join M5 southbound. Switch to M42 southbound → continue toward M40 southeast toward London / Oxford. Follow M40 → M25 eastbound toward Heathrow / Greenford. Exit M25 J16 (A40 / West London) → follow A40 into Greenford. Navigate local roads → West Park Road → Ealing Rugby Club.
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By Train Worcester Foregate Street / Shrub Hill → London Paddington Great Western Railway (GWR) direct trains (~2 hr 15–30 min). From Paddington → Ealing Broadway / South Ealing TfL Rail / Elizabeth Line / London Underground (Central Line / District Line) (~20–25 min). Walk or short taxi (~5 min) to Ealing Rugby Club. Post Code - W13 0DD |
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| Hartpury Rugby Club, 4ED Stadium, Hartpury, Gloucester GL19 3BG | |
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Distance: ~22 miles (35 km) Step-by-Step Directions: 1. Leave Worcester heading south on the A449 toward Malvern/Gloucester. |
🚌 Public Transport (Train + Bus) • Duration: ~1 hr 45 mins – 2 hr 1. Train from Worcester Foregate Street/Shrub Hill to Gloucester (~40 mins). Post Code - GL19 3BG |
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| Nottingham Rugby Club - 1 Holme Rd, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 5AA | |
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Main Driving Route Leave Worcester → join M5 northbound. Switch to M42 northbound toward Derby / Nottingham. Take M1 northbound toward Nottingham / Sheffield. Exit Junction 26 / A610 toward Nottingham City Centre. Follow local roads A610 → Mansfield Road → Greenwood Road → Nottingham Rugby Club.
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By Train Worcester Foregate Street / Shrub Hill → Birmingham New Street CrossCountry trains (~35–45 min). Birmingham New Street → Nottingham CrossCountry direct trains (~2 hr). From Nottingham Station → Nottingham Rugby Club Taxi (~5–10 min) or walk (~15 min). Post Code - NG2 5AA |
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| Penzance Pirates Rugby Club - Alexandra Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4LY | |
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Main Driving Route Leave Worcester → join M5 southbound toward Bristol. Continue on M5 → Exit M5 at J31 / A30 toward Bodmin / Cornwall. Follow A30 westbound → Redruth → Penzance. Follow local roads → St Clare → Penzance Pirates RFC.
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By Train Worcester Foregate Street / Shrub Hill → Bristol Parkway / Bristol Temple Meads Great Western Railway / CrossCountry (~1 hr 40 min). Bristol → Penzance GWR direct trains (~5 hr 30 min). From Penzance Station → Penzance Pirates RFC Taxi (~5–10 min) or walk (~20 min). Post Code - TR18 4LY |
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| Richmond Rugby Club - Richmond Athletic Ground, Twickenham Rd, Richmond TW9 2SF | |
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Main Driving Route Leave Worcester → join M5 southbound toward Birmingham. Switch to M42 southbound → M40 southeast toward London / Oxford. Merge onto M25 clockwise / west London toward Richmond / Twickenham. Exit M25 J12 / A316 toward Richmond / Twickenham. Follow A316 → Twickenham Road → Richmond Rugby Club.
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By Train Worcester Foregate Street / Shrub Hill → London Paddington Great Western Railway (GWR) (~2 hr 15–30 min). From Paddington → Richmond London Underground (District Line) (~30–35 min) or Overground / National Rail connections. Walk (~5–10 min) to Richmond Rugby Club. Post Code - TW9 2SF
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| London Scottish Rugby Club - Richmond Athletic Ground, Twickenham Rd, Richmond TW9 2SF | |
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Main Driving Route Leave Worcester → join M5 southbound toward Birmingham. Switch to M42 southbound → M40 southeast toward London / Oxford. Merge onto M25 clockwise / west London toward Richmond / Twickenham. Exit M25 J12 / A316 toward Richmond / Twickenham. Follow A316 → Murrayfield Road → London Scottish Rugby Club.
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By Train Worcester Foregate Street / Shrub Hill → London Paddington Great Western Railway (GWR) (~2 hr 15–30 min). From Paddington → Richmond / North Sheen London Underground (District Line) (~30 min) or Overground / National Rail (~20–25 min). Walk (~5–10 min) to London Scottish Rugby Club. Post Code - TW9 2SS |
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| Worcester Warriors Rugby Club - Sixways Stadium, Warriors Way, Worcester WR3 8ZE | |
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By Road: From the South M5 Junction 6 (Worcester / Droitwich / A4440). At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto A4440 eastbound toward Droitwich. Follow signs to Sixways Stadium / Worcester Rugby Club, turn into the club entrance. From the North M5 Junction 6 (Worcester / Droitwich / A4440). At the roundabout, take the 5th exit onto A4440 eastbound toward Droitwich. Follow signs to Sixways Stadium / Worcester Rugby Club, turn into the club entrance.
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Travel Time (from station) Total: ~10–15 min by taxi / ~20–25 min by bus Post Code - WR3 8ZE |
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