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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Worcester deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Worcester

If you’re looking for affordable options, Browns at The Quay (South Quay) and TOAST Flyford (Old Hill) are great picks.

When to visit Worcester

Worcester in December
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel
Worcester in December
Estimated hotel price
$115
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 44 km from Worcester. The shortest flight to Worcester from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 35h 40m.

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 $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 40m trip. Located 0.6 km from the city centre, Worcester is the busiest station in Worcester. Another popular train station is Worcester Shrub Hill, located 1.1 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Worcester is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 163 km from Worcester. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , 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 193 km and will cost you around $21. From London, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 225 km. Worcester’s bus station is located 5 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Worcester doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 44 km from Worcester. The shortest flight to Worcester from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 35h 40m.

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 $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 40m trip. Located 0.6 km from the city centre, Worcester is the busiest station in Worcester. Another popular train station is Worcester Shrub Hill, located 1.1 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Worcester is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 163 km from Worcester. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , 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 193 km and will cost you around $21. From London, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 225 km. Worcester’s bus station is located 5 km from the city centre.

Airports near Worcester

Airlines serving Worcester

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Worcester

Average rates range from around $171 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $192 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, Excellent reviews)
$168+
Worcester Bank House Hotel Spa & Golf, BW Premier Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$179+
Worcester Whitehouse
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$175+
Ye Olde Talbot Hotel by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$119+
The Bulls Head Inn
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$107+

Hiring a car in Worcester

Expect to pay $2.81 per litre in Worcester (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $33.70 and $44.93. The most frequently booked car type in Worcester is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.81 per litre in Worcester (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $33.70 and $44.93. The most frequently booked car type in Worcester is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.