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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Worcester has to offer.

Where to Eat in Worcester

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.

When to visit Worcester

Worcester in February
Estimated hotel price
$61
1 night at 3-star hotel
Worcester in February
Estimated hotel price
$61
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 the United States departs from New York and takes around 11h 40m.

Train

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.

Car

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.

Bus

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.

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 the United States departs from New York and takes around 11h 40m.

Train

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.

Car

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.

Bus

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.

Airports near Worcester

Airlines serving Worcester

Lufthansa
Good (4,607 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,446 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,928 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,718 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in Worcester

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.

Where to stay in popular areas of Worcester

Most booked hotels in Worcester

The Swan Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 518 reviews)
$93+
Worcester Bank House Hotel Spa & Golf, BW Premier Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1191 reviews)
$112+
Worcester Whitehouse
3 stars
Good (7.7, 2617 reviews)
$117+
Travelodge Worcester
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2 reviews)
$50+
Ye Olde Talbot Hotel by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Good (7.3, 1844 reviews)
$77+
The Bulls Head Inn
3 stars
Good (7.3, 217 reviews)
$71+

Renting a car in Worcester

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.

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.