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

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 among the most popular tourist destinations 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 Swan at Whittington (Whittington) and White Hart (161 Droitwich Road) are great picks.

When to visit Worcester

Worcester in January
Estimated hotel price
$139
1 night at 3-star hotel
Worcester in January
Estimated hotel price
$139
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 21 miles from Worcester. The shortest flight to Worcester from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 42h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Worcester, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Worcester to London takes 2h 25m and costs around $223 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $139 for a 5h 16m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city centre, Worcester is the busiest station in Worcester. Another popular train station is Worcester Shrub Hill, located 0.7 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Worcester is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 101 miles from Worcester. You’ll find branches of Hertz and GREEN MOTION , 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 115 miles and will cost you around $25. From London, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 140 miles. Worcester’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Worcester doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Gloucestershire (GLO), which is located 21 miles from Worcester. The shortest flight to Worcester from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 42h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Worcester, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Worcester to London takes 2h 25m and costs around $223 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $139 for a 5h 16m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city centre, Worcester is the busiest station in Worcester. Another popular train station is Worcester Shrub Hill, located 0.7 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Worcester is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 101 miles from Worcester. You’ll find branches of Hertz and GREEN MOTION , 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 115 miles and will cost you around $25. From London, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 140 miles. Worcester’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Worcester

BHXBirmingham
MANManchester
GLOGloucestershire

Airlines serving Worcester

KLM
Good (1,419 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,579 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,002 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,534 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,045 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,789 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,035 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,031 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,423 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,464 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,309 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,584 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,064 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,137 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,407 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (896 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)
$191+
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The Worcester Whitehouse Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$232+
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Ye Olde Talbot Hotel by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$130+
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Severn View Hotel
2 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
$166+
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Hiring a car in Worcester

Expect to pay $3.16 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 $37.92 and $50.56. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Worcester, while also 72% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.16 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 $37.92 and $50.56. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Worcester, while also 72% cheaper than other types, on average.

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