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. 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 New York and takes around 10h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Worcester, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Worcester to London takes 1h 17m and costs around $109 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $72 for a 2h 25m 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 ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Worcester using National Express or FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Worcester takes 110 miles and will cost you around $13. From London, the ticket costs about $9 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 New York and takes around 10h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Worcester, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Worcester to London takes 1h 17m and costs around $109 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $72 for a 2h 25m 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 ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Worcester using National Express or FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Worcester takes 110 miles and will cost you around $13. From London, the ticket costs about $9 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 (1,441 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,728 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,687 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,073 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,189 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,851 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,090 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,174 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,716 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,473 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,632 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,654 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,370 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,351 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Worcester

Most booked hotels in Worcester

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Stanbrook Abbey Hotel, Worcester
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 896 reviews)
$104+
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The Dewdrop Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1648 reviews)
$114+
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Worcester Bank House Hotel Spa & Golf, BW Premier Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1387 reviews)
$103+
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Travelodge Worcester
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 15 reviews)
$43+
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Ye Olde Talbot Hotel by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Good (7.5, 2258 reviews)
$77+
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Premier Inn Worcester City Centre
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$71+
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Renting a car in Worcester

Expect to pay $6.89 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 $82.67 and $110.23. 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 $6.89 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 $82.67 and $110.23. 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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