Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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 among the most popular tourist destinations 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 Swan at Whittington (Whittington) and White Hart (161 Droitwich Road) are great picks.

When to visit Worcester

Worcester in November
Estimated hotel price
$58
1 night at 3-star hotel
Worcester in November
Estimated hotel price
$58
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 21 miles from Worcester. The shortest flight to Worcester from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 12h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Worcester. The train journey from Worcester to London takes 1h 07m and costs around $129 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about $158 for a 4h 40m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city center, Worcester is the busiest station in Worcester. Another popular train station is Worcester Shrub Hill, located 0.7 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Worcester is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 101 miles from Worcester. You’ll find branches of U-Save and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Worcester using FlixBus or National Express. From Manchester, the bus ride to Worcester takes 100 miles and will cost you around $16. From London, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 140 miles. Worcester’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city center.

Plane

Although Worcester doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Gloucestershire (GLO), which is located 21 miles from Worcester. The shortest flight to Worcester from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 12h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Worcester. The train journey from Worcester to London takes 1h 07m and costs around $129 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about $158 for a 4h 40m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city center, Worcester is the busiest station in Worcester. Another popular train station is Worcester Shrub Hill, located 0.7 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Worcester is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 101 miles from Worcester. You’ll find branches of U-Save and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Worcester using FlixBus or National Express. From Manchester, the bus ride to Worcester takes 100 miles and will cost you around $16. From London, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 140 miles. Worcester’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city center.

Airports near Worcester

BHXBirmingham
MANManchester
GLOGloucestershire

Airlines serving Worcester

KLM
Good (1,485 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,883 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,841 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,370 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,290 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,909 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,164 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,561 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,533 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,737 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,554 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,881 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,376 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,187 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,432 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,239 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, 1446 reviews)
$108+
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Travelodge Worcester
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 15 reviews)
$44+
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The Worcester Whitehouse Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, 3149 reviews)
$128+
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Ye Olde Talbot
3 stars
Good (7.5, 2384 reviews)
$73+
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The Pear Tree Inn & Country Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.3, 1456 reviews)
$102+
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Premier Inn Worcester City Centre
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$72+
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Renting a car in Worcester

Renting a car in Worcester costs $57 per day, on average, or $171 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 44% more expensive than at Birmingham.

Expect to pay $7.31 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 $87.67 and $116.89. Compact (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Worcester, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Worcester costs $57 per day, on average, or $171 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 44% more expensive than at Birmingham.

Expect to pay $7.31 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 $87.67 and $116.89. Compact (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Worcester, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

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