Worcester travel guide
Worcester Tourism | Worcester Guide
You're Going to Love Worcester
With a population of 100,023, Worcester is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Worcester to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Worcester
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Kings Head Bar and Grill, Worcester (67 Sidbury) and The Swan at Whittington (Whittington) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Anchor Inn (54 Diglis Road) and The Fox & Hounds at Lulsley (Lulsley) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Worcester.
When to visit Worcester
How to Get to Worcester
Plane
Although Worcester doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 44 km from Worcester. The shortest flight to Worcester from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 20m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Worcester, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Worcester to London takes 1h 05m and costs around $209 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about $98 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 0.6 km from the city centre, Worcester is the busiest station in Worcester. Another popular train station is Worcester Shrub Hill, located 1.1 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Worcester is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 163 km from Worcester. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Worcester, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Worcester takes 177 km and will cost you around $11. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 185 km. Worcester’s bus station is located 5 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Worcester
Where to stay in Worcester
Average rates range from around $180 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $206 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Worcester
Most booked hotels in Worcester
Hiring a car in Worcester
Expect to pay $3.10 per litre in Worcester (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $37.11 and $49.48. The most frequently booked car type in Worcester is Mini (Citroen C1 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.