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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Worcester travel guide

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You're Going to Love Worcester

With a population of 100.023, Worcester is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Worcester to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Worcester

Worcester in January
Estimated hotel price
$135
1 night at 3-star hotel
Worcester in January
Estimated hotel price
$135
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Worcester

Plane

Although Worcester doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Gloucestershire (GLO), which is located 33 km from Worcester. The shortest flight to Worcester from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 36h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Worcester, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Worcester to London takes 2h 05m and costs around $93 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about $53 for a 4h 18m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Worcester, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Worcester takes 209 km and will cost you around $17. From London, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 225 km. Worcester’s bus station is located 5 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Worcester doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Gloucestershire (GLO), which is located 33 km from Worcester. The shortest flight to Worcester from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 36h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Worcester, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Worcester to London takes 2h 05m and costs around $93 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about $53 for a 4h 18m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Worcester, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Worcester takes 209 km and will cost you around $17. From London, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 225 km. Worcester’s bus station is located 5 km from the city centre.

Airports near Worcester

BHXBirmingham
MANManchester
GLOGloucestershire

Airlines serving Worcester

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,090 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (902 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Worcester

Most booked hotels in Worcester

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Worcester Bank House Hotel Spa & Golf, BW Premier Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$181+
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The Worcester Whitehouse Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$213+
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Ye Olde Talbot Hotel by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$139+
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Severn View Hotel
2 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
$150+
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Hiring a car in Worcester

Expect to pay $3.12 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 $37.39 and $49.85. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Worcester, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.12 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 $37.39 and $49.85. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Worcester, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.

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