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 10h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Worcester, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Worcester to London takes 1h 05m and costs around $120 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $48 for a 1h 31m 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 National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Worcester takes 90 miles and will cost you around $14. 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 10h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Worcester, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Worcester to London takes 1h 05m and costs around $120 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $48 for a 1h 31m 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 National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Worcester takes 90 miles and will cost you around $14. 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 (4,690 reviews)
KLM
Good (837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (956 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,651 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,234 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,569 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (486 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,602 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,104 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,416 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,994 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,024 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
LOT
Good (678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (802 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (933 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,173 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 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 $127 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, 515 reviews)
$115+
Worcester Bank House Hotel Spa & Golf, BW Premier Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1231 reviews)
$119+
The Worcester Whitehouse Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, 2629 reviews)
$119+
Travelodge Worcester
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 3 reviews)
$54+
Ye Olde Talbot Hotel by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Good (7.3, 1880 reviews)
$75+
The Bulls Head Inkberrow
3 stars
Good (7.2, 226 reviews)
$81+

Renting a car in Worcester

Expect to pay $7.12 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 $85.40 and $113.87. 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, 77% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.12 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 $85.40 and $113.87. 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, 77% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.