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 August
Estimated hotel price
$80
1 night at 3-star hotel
Worcester in August
Estimated hotel price
$80
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 Boston and takes around 12h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Worcester, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Worcester to London takes 1h 05m and costs around $115 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about $109 for a 3h 48m 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Worcester, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Worcester takes 100 miles and will cost you around $13. From London, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 145 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 Boston and takes around 12h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Worcester, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Worcester to London takes 1h 05m and costs around $115 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about $109 for a 3h 48m 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Worcester, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Worcester takes 100 miles and will cost you around $13. From London, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 145 miles. Worcester’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city center.

Airports near Worcester

BHXBirmingham
MANManchester
GLOGloucestershire

Airlines serving Worcester

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,558 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,500 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,032 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,779 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,007 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (865 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,416 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,564 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,055 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,393 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (893 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, 1329 reviews)
$112+
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Travelodge Worcester
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 14 reviews)
$43+
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The Worcester Whitehouse Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, 2637 reviews)
$122+
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Ye Olde Talbot Hotel by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Good (7.5, 2206 reviews)
$79+
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The Pear Tree Inn & Country Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.1, 1425 reviews)
$108+
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Severn View Hotel
2 stars
Good (6.6, 1698 reviews)
$94+
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Renting a car 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. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Worcester, while also 72% cheaper than other types, on average.

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. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Worcester, while also 72% cheaper than other types, on average.

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