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

Worcester travel guide

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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 February
Estimated hotel price
$162
1 night at 3-star hotel
Worcester in February
Estimated hotel price
$162
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 33h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Worcester, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Worcester to Cardiff takes 2h 01m and costs around $189 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $231 for a 2h 13m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Worcester using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Worcester takes 185 km and will cost you around $29. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $23 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 33h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Worcester, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Worcester to Cardiff takes 2h 01m and costs around $189 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $231 for a 2h 13m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Worcester using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Worcester takes 185 km and will cost you around $29. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $23 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 (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,675 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,631 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,017 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,137 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,830 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,058 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,127 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,700 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,449 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,514 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,571 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (888 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,348 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,113 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,629 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,343 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,159 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,424 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (923 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)
$179+
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Diglis House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$220+
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Severn View Hotel
2 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
$165+
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Hiring a car in Worcester

Expect to pay $3.20 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 $38.29 and $51.06. The most frequently booked car type in Worcester is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.20 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 $38.29 and $51.06. The most frequently booked car type in Worcester is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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