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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 November
Estimated hotel price
$157
1 night at 3-star hotel
Worcester in November
Estimated hotel price
$157
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 41h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Worcester. The train journey from Worcester to London takes 1h 05m and costs around $196 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $517 for a 9h 55m 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 DRIVALIA and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Worcester using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Worcester takes 225 km and will cost you around $28. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 241 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 41h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Worcester. The train journey from Worcester to London takes 1h 05m and costs around $196 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $517 for a 9h 55m 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 DRIVALIA and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Worcester using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Worcester takes 225 km and will cost you around $28. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 241 km. Worcester’s bus station is located 5 km from the city centre.

Airports near Worcester

BHXBirmingham
MANManchester
GLOGloucestershire

Airlines serving Worcester

KLM
Good (1,457 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,802 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,757 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,241 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,229 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,878 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,118 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,341 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,536 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,525 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (898 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,693 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,738 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,406 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,365 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,176 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,146 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Worcester

Most booked hotels in Worcester

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Stanbrook Abbey Hotel, Worcester
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$204+
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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)
$219+
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Ye Olde Talbot Hotel by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$130+
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Hiring a car in Worcester

Expect to pay $3.00 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 $35.94 and $47.91. The most frequently booked car type in Worcester is Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is, on average, 29% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.00 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 $35.94 and $47.91. The most frequently booked car type in Worcester is Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is, on average, 29% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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