Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. Worcester deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Worcester

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Kings Head Bar and Grill, Worcester (67 Sidbury) and Browns at The Quay (South Quay) 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 October
Estimated hotel price
$73
1 night at 3-star hotel
Worcester in October
Estimated hotel price
$73
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 the United States departs from Boston and takes around 10h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Worcester, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Worcester to London takes 1h 05m and costs around $137 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $45 for a 1h 40m 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 U-Save and ADDCAR RENTAL , 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 $17. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 185 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 Gloucestershire (GLO), which is located 33 km from Worcester. The shortest flight to Worcester from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 10h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Worcester, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Worcester to London takes 1h 05m and costs around $137 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $45 for a 1h 40m 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 U-Save and ADDCAR RENTAL , 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 $17. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 185 km. Worcester’s bus station is located 5 km from the city center.

Airports near Worcester

BHXBirmingham
MANManchester
GLOGloucestershire

Airlines serving Worcester

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,361 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,954 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,730 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,926 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,929 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,139 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,484 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
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Where to stay in Worcester

Average rates range from around $105 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $145 and up for a 5-star experience.

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 (8.5, 1285 reviews)
$110+
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Travelodge Worcester
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 14 reviews)
$52+
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The Worcester Whitehouse Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, 2611 reviews)
$127+
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Ye Olde Talbot Hotel by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Good (7.4, 2157 reviews)
$80+
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The Pear Tree Inn & Country Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.2, 1407 reviews)
$110+
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Severn View Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.5, 1677 reviews)
$96+
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Renting a car in Worcester

Expect to pay $6.78 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 $81.31 and $108.41. The most frequently booked car type in Worcester is Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Opel Corsa or similar) are, on average, 77% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.78 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 $81.31 and $108.41. The most frequently booked car type in Worcester is Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Opel Corsa or similar) are, on average, 77% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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