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.

Where to Eat in Worcester

If you’re looking for affordable options, Ounce Bar & Kitchen (40 The Tything) and The Swan at Whittington (Whittington) are great picks.

When to visit Worcester

Worcester in May
Estimated hotel price
$136
1 night at 3-star hotel
Worcester in May
Estimated hotel price
$136
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Worcester

Plane

Although Worcester doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 44 km from Worcester. The shortest flight to Worcester from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Worcester, followed by Train. The train journey from Worcester to London takes 1h 05m and costs around $198 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $99 for a 1h 30m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Worcester, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Nottingham, the bus ride to Worcester takes 89 km and will cost you around $23. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $23 for a journey of 145 km. Worcester’s bus station is located 5 km from the city centre.

Airports near Worcester

Airlines serving Worcester

Lufthansa
Good (3,692 reviews)
KLM
Good (679 reviews)
SWISS
Good (807 reviews)
British Airways
Good (3,428 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,182 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,061 reviews)
Air France
Good (826 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,246 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,196 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,806 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (400 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,398 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (4,004 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (200 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (754 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (728 reviews)
Finnair
Good (952 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,005 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (589 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (320 reviews)
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Where to stay in Worcester

Average rates range from around $175 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $137 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Worcester

Most booked hotels in Worcester

Worcester Bank House Hotel Spa & Golf, BW Premier Collection
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$168+
Worcester Whitehouse
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$196+
Ye Olde Talbot Hotel by Greene King Inns
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$129+
The Bulls Head Inn
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$116+
Severn View Hotel
Okay (5.8, Okay reviews)
$104+

Hiring a car in Worcester

Expect to pay $3.21 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 $38.46 and $51.28. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Worcester, while also 37% cheaper than other types, on average.