The location of any business is significant to its success. Worcestershire occupies a central position in England, immediately to the south of Birmingham. Our motorway and rail network, together with close proximity to one of the UK’s leading airports, combine to make the county an excellent choice.
Three motorways pass through Worcestershire. The M5 runs north to south down the middle of the county. Towards the north, the M42 motorway leaves the M5 to run east, and in the south of the county the M50 cuts away westwards towards Wales.
Worcester City is located approximately in the centre of Worcestershire. The following table gives the distance and approximate drive time from Worcester to several major cities.

| Miles | Km | Approximate |
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| London | 114 | 183 | 2hr 32min |
| Birmingham | 32 | 52 | 0hr 44min |
| Manchester | 113 | 182 | 2hr 07min |
| Leeds | 153 | 246 | 2hr 48min |
| Bristol | 64 | 103 | 1hr 12min |
| Cardiff | 82 | 132 | 1hr 35min |
Source: AA, 2004
All Worcestershire towns are connected to the rail network. Both Worcester and Kidderminster have direct high-speed links to London.
Birmingham International Airport, which serves most major worldwide destinations, can be reached within 30-45 minutes of most of Worcestershire. Airports at Manchester, Bristol, East Midlands, Luton and London Heathrow and London Gatwick are all within a 1 - 2½ hour drive.
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