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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country.

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 32h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Worcester. 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 Europcar and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Worcester using FlixBus or National Express. From Nottingham, the bus ride to Worcester takes 177 km and will cost you around $10. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 185 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 32h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Worcester. 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 Europcar and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Worcester using FlixBus or National Express. From Nottingham, the bus ride to Worcester takes 177 km and will cost you around $10. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 185 km. Worcester’s bus station is located 5 km from the city centre.

Airports near Worcester

BHXBirmingham
MANManchester
GLOGloucestershire

Airlines serving Worcester

KLM
Good (1,499 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,888 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,406 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,922 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,182 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,572 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,602 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,750 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,932 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,389 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (401 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,207 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,432 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,275 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)
$185+
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The Worcester Whitehouse
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$224+
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Ye Olde Talbot
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$127+
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Hiring a car in Worcester

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 48% more expensive than at Birmingham.

Expect to pay $3.36 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 $40.28 and $53.71. The most frequently booked car type in Worcester is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 48% more expensive than at Birmingham.

Expect to pay $3.36 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 $40.28 and $53.71. The most frequently booked car type in Worcester is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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