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
$152
1 night at 3-star hotel
Worcester in January
Estimated hotel price
$152
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 26h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Worcester. The train journey from Worcester to London takes 1h 05m and costs around $218 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $73 for a 2h 25m 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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Worcester using FlixBus or National Express. From Manchester, the bus ride to Worcester takes 177 km and will cost you around $42. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $29 for a journey of 209 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 26h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Worcester. The train journey from Worcester to London takes 1h 05m and costs around $218 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $73 for a 2h 25m 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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Worcester using FlixBus or National Express. From Manchester, the bus ride to Worcester takes 177 km and will cost you around $42. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $29 for a journey of 209 km. Worcester’s bus station is located 5 km from the city centre.

Airports near Worcester

BHXBirmingham
MANManchester
GLOGloucestershire

Airlines serving Worcester

KLM
Good (1,465 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,826 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,775 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,248 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,243 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,889 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,132 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,389 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,542 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,539 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,703 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,776 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,370 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,190 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (388 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,156 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)
$211+
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Worcester Bank House Hotel Spa & Golf, BW Premier Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$184+
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The Worcester Whitehouse Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$222+
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Ye Olde Talbot
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$134+
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The Bulls Head Inn
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
$134+
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Hiring a car in Worcester

Expect to pay $3.01 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 $36.12 and $48.16. The most frequently booked car type in Worcester is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.01 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 $36.12 and $48.16. The most frequently booked car type in Worcester is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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