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 33 km from Worcester. The shortest flight to Worcester from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 9h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Worcester, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Worcester to Manchester takes 1h 31m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $144 for a 2h 13m 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 ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Worcester using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Worcester takes 185 km and will cost you around $18. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $10 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 9h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Worcester, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Worcester to Manchester takes 1h 31m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $144 for a 2h 13m 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 ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Worcester using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Worcester takes 185 km and will cost you around $18. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 185 km. Worcester’s bus station is located 5 km from the city center.

Airports near Worcester

BRSBristol
BHXBirmingham
GLOGloucestershire

Airlines serving Worcester

KLM
Good (1,450 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,769 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,719 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,164 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,209 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,867 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,106 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,245 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,507 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,678 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,697 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,387 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,451 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (192 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (958 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (293 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,258 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Worcester

Most booked hotels in Worcester

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Boutique By Browns
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 1847 reviews)
$155+
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Stanbrook Abbey Hotel, Worcester
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 904 reviews)
$112+
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Worcester Bank House Hotel Spa & Golf, BW Premier Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1400 reviews)
$109+
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Travelodge Worcester
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 15 reviews)
$47+
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The Worcester Whitehouse Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, 2712 reviews)
$136+
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Ye Olde Talbot Hotel by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Good (7.5, 2266 reviews)
$77+
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Renting a car in Worcester

Expect to pay $6.93 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 $83.13 and $110.84. The most frequently booked car type in Worcester is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Hyundai i10 or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.93 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 $83.13 and $110.84. The most frequently booked car type in Worcester is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Hyundai i10 or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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