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 Kings Head Bar and Grill, Worcester (67 Sidbury) and The Swan at Whittington (Whittington) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Anchor Inn (54 Diglis Road) and The Fox & Hounds at Lulsley (Lulsley) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Worcester.

When to visit Worcester

Worcester in February
Estimated hotel price
$61
1 night at 3-star hotel
Worcester in February
Estimated hotel price
$61
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 New York and takes around 13h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Worcester, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Worcester to London takes 1h 32m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 40m 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 Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Worcester, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Nottingham, the bus ride to Worcester takes 110 miles and will cost you around $18. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 120 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 Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 27 miles from Worcester. The shortest flight to Worcester from the United States departs from New York and takes around 13h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Worcester, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Worcester to London takes 1h 32m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 40m 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 Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Worcester, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Nottingham, the bus ride to Worcester takes 110 miles and will cost you around $18. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 120 miles. Worcester’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city center.

Airports near Worcester

Airlines serving Worcester

Lufthansa
Good (4,688 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (951 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,573 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,608 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,925 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,175 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (815 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in Worcester

Average rates range from around $109 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $126 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Worcester

Most booked hotels in Worcester

The Swan Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 519 reviews)
$113+
Worcester Bank House Hotel Spa & Golf, BW Premier Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1222 reviews)
$120+
Worcester Whitehouse
3 stars
Good (7.7, 2644 reviews)
$115+
Travelodge Worcester
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2 reviews)
$52+
Ye Olde Talbot Hotel by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Good (7.3, 1878 reviews)
$78+
The Bulls Head Inn
3 stars
Good (7.3, 223 reviews)
$69+

Renting a car in Worcester

Expect to pay $7.15 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 $85.85 and $114.47. The most frequently booked car type in Worcester is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Kia Picanto or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.15 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 $85.85 and $114.47. The most frequently booked car type in Worcester is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Kia Picanto or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.