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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Worcester has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Kings Head Bar and Grill, Worcester (67 Sidbury) and The Swan at Whittington (Whittington) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Anchor Inn (54 Diglis Road) and The Fox & Hounds at Lulsley (Lulsley) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Worcester.
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 the United States departs from New York and takes around 11h 40m.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Worcester, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Worcester to London takes 1h 05m and costs around $124 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $47 for a 1h 45m trip. Located 0.6 km from the city center, Worcester is the busiest station in Worcester. Another popular train station is Worcester Shrub Hill, located 1.1 km from the center.
Another option to get to Worcester is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 163 km from Worcester. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Worcester, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Nottingham, the bus ride to Worcester takes 121 km and will cost you around $19. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 145 km. Worcester’s bus station is located 5 km from the city center.
Average rates range from around $109 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $114 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay $7.00 per gallon in Worcester (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.04 and $112.05. The most frequently booked car type in Worcester is Compact (Nissan Leaf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Toyota iQ or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.