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 10h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Worcester, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Worcester to London takes 2h 20m and costs around $69 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $62 for a 2h 25m 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 Global Rent A Car and GREEN MOTION , 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 209 km and will cost you around $17. From London, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 225 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 10h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Worcester, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Worcester to London takes 2h 20m and costs around $69 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $62 for a 2h 25m 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 Global Rent A Car and GREEN MOTION , 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 209 km and will cost you around $17. From London, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 225 km. Worcester’s bus station is located 5 km from the city center.

Airports near Worcester

BHXBirmingham
MANManchester
GLOGloucestershire

Airlines serving Worcester

KLM
Good (1,454 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,784 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,739 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,203 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,216 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,872 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,115 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,289 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,534 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,682 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,717 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,394 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,362 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,162 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,142 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)
$156+
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Stanbrook Abbey Hotel, Worcester
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 904 reviews)
$119+
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Worcester Bank House Hotel Spa & Golf, BW Premier Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1400 reviews)
$108+
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Travelodge Worcester
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 15 reviews)
$48+
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The Worcester Whitehouse Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, 2712 reviews)
$134+
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Ye Olde Talbot Hotel by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Good (7.5, 2266 reviews)
$78+
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Renting a car in Worcester

Expect to pay $6.81 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 $81.76 and $109.02. The most frequently booked car type in Worcester is Compact (Jeep Avenger 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 $6.81 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 $81.76 and $109.02. The most frequently booked car type in Worcester is Compact (Jeep Avenger 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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