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. 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 33 km from Worcester. The shortest flight to Worcester from the United States departs from New York and takes around 12h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Worcester, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Worcester to London takes 1h 08m and costs around $117 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about $58 for a 3h 10m 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 ADDCAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Worcester, including National Express, FlixBus and Bus. From Coventry, the bus ride to Worcester takes 53 km and will cost you around $10. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $41 for a journey of 161 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 New York and takes around 12h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Worcester, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Worcester to London takes 1h 08m and costs around $117 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about $58 for a 3h 10m 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 ADDCAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Worcester, including National Express, FlixBus and Bus. From Coventry, the bus ride to Worcester takes 53 km and will cost you around $10. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $41 for a journey of 161 km. Worcester’s bus station is located 5 km from the city center.

Airports near Worcester

BHXBirmingham
MANManchester
GLOGloucestershire

Airlines serving Worcester

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,649 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,014 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,112 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,056 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,106 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,442 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,513 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,551 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,336 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (880 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,103 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,620 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,415 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,153 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (916 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, 1373 reviews)
$103+
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Diglis House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2010 reviews)
$127+
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Travelodge Worcester
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 14 reviews)
$38+
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The Pear Tree Inn & Country Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.2, 1437 reviews)
$90+
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Severn View Hotel
2 stars
Good (6.5, 1717 reviews)
$87+
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Renting a car in Worcester

Expect to pay $6.97 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 $83.58 and $111.44. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Worcester, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $6.97 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 $83.58 and $111.44. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Worcester, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.

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