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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Worcester to see all of its attractions.

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 December
Estimated hotel price
€72
1 night at 3-star hotel
Worcester in December
Estimated hotel price
€72
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 Ireland departs from Milltown (Kerry) and takes around 3h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Worcester, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Worcester to London takes 1h 32m and costs around €18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about €18 for a 1h 46m 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 177 km and will cost you around €21. From Bristol, the ticket costs about €21 for a journey of 193 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 Ireland departs from Milltown (Kerry) and takes around 3h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Worcester, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Worcester to London takes 1h 32m and costs around €18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about €18 for a 1h 46m 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 177 km and will cost you around €21. From Bristol, the ticket costs about €21 for a journey of 193 km. Worcester’s bus station is located 5 km from the city centre.

Airports near Worcester

Airlines serving Worcester

Lufthansa
Good (4,604 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,444 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,591 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,281 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,921 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,710 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in Worcester

Average rates range from around €100 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €108 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)
€87+
Worcester Bank House Hotel Spa & Golf, BW Premier Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€105+
Worcester Whitehouse
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
€110+
Ye Olde Talbot Hotel by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
€72+
The Bulls Head Inn
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
€66+

Hiring a car in Worcester

Expect to pay €1.73 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 €20.73 and €27.63. 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 Compact car hire (Ford Focus Active or similar) is, on average, 82% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.73 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 €20.73 and €27.63. 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 Compact car hire (Ford Focus Active or similar) is, on average, 82% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.