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 New York and takes around 14h 18m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Worcester. The train journey from Worcester to London takes 1h 05m and costs around $136 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $45 for a 1h 45m 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 U-Save and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Worcester using FlixBus or National Express. From London, the bus ride to Worcester takes 217 km and will cost you around $17. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 233 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 14h 18m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Worcester. The train journey from Worcester to London takes 1h 05m and costs around $136 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $45 for a 1h 45m 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 U-Save and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Worcester using FlixBus or National Express. From London, the bus ride to Worcester takes 217 km and will cost you around $17. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 233 km. Worcester’s bus station is located 5 km from the city center.

Airports near Worcester

BHXBirmingham
MANManchester
GLOGloucestershire

Airlines serving Worcester

KLM
Good (1,499 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,889 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,412 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,305 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,922 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,180 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,572 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,596 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,750 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,930 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,389 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (401 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,205 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,275 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, 1907 reviews)
$157+
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Worcester Bank House Hotel Spa & Golf, BW Premier Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1446 reviews)
$109+
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Travelodge Worcester
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 15 reviews)
$47+
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The Worcester Whitehouse
4 stars
Excellent (8, 3159 reviews)
$130+
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Ye Olde Talbot
3 stars
Good (7.5, 2383 reviews)
$74+
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Premier Inn Worcester - M5 Jct6
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$73+
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Renting a car in Worcester

Renting a car in Worcester costs $78 per day, on average, or $234 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, 54% more expensive than at Birmingham.

Expect to pay $7.50 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 $89.94 and $119.92. 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 Compact rental cars (Nissan Qashqai or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Worcester costs $78 per day, on average, or $234 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, 54% more expensive than at Birmingham.

Expect to pay $7.50 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 $89.94 and $119.92. 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 Compact rental cars (Nissan Qashqai or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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