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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country.
Where to Eat in Worcester
If you’re looking for affordable options, Ounce Bar & Kitchen (40 The Tything) and The Kings Head Bar and Grill, Worcester (67 Sidbury) are great picks.
When to visit Worcester
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 27 miles from Worcester. The shortest flight to Worcester from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 11h 40m.
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 $121 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stockport, expect to pay about $70 for a 1h 18m 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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Worcester, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Worcester takes 105 miles and will cost you around $11. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 130 miles. Worcester’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Worcester
Where to stay in Worcester
Average rates range from around $105 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $100 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Worcester
Most booked hotels in Worcester
Renting a car in Worcester
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 52% cheaper than airport locations in Worcester.
Expect to pay $6.74 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 $80.86 and $107.81. The most frequently booked car type in Worcester is Mini (Ford Galaxy or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Opel Insignia or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.