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 November
Estimated hotel price
$155
1 night at 3-star hotel
Worcester in November
Estimated hotel price
$155
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 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Worcester, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Worcester to London takes 2h 20m and costs around $114 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $103 for a 2h 25m 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 GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Worcester using National Express or FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Worcester takes 110 miles and will cost you around $48. From London, the ticket costs about $28 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 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Worcester, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Worcester to London takes 2h 20m and costs around $114 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $103 for a 2h 25m 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 GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Worcester using National Express or FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Worcester takes 110 miles and will cost you around $48. From London, the ticket costs about $28 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 (1,455 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,786 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,749 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,204 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,218 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,876 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,299 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,534 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,741 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,519 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,685 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,722 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,396 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,362 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,164 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,143 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)
$197+
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Worcester Bank House Hotel Spa & Golf, BW Premier Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$179+
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The Worcester Whitehouse Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$218+
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Ye Olde Talbot Hotel by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$129+
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Hiring a car in Worcester

Expect to pay $2.98 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 $35.75 and $47.67. 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 Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.98 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 $35.75 and $47.67. 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 Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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