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. 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
£64
1 night at 3-star hotel
Worcester in December
Estimated hotel price
£64
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. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Worcester departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 05m.

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 £96 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £67 for a 1h 18m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city centre, Worcester is the busiest station in Worcester. Another popular train station is Worcester Shrub Hill, located 0.7 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Worcester is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 101 miles 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Worcester takes 110 miles and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 115 miles. Worcester’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Worcester doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 27 miles from Worcester. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Worcester departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 05m.

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 £96 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £67 for a 1h 18m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city centre, Worcester is the busiest station in Worcester. Another popular train station is Worcester Shrub Hill, located 0.7 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Worcester is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 101 miles 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Worcester takes 110 miles and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 115 miles. Worcester’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Worcester

Airlines serving Worcester

Lufthansa
Good (4,684 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (945 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,551 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,620 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,301 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (489 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,592 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,966 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,121 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,456 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,887 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (230 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,180 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (830 reviews)
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Where to stay in Worcester

Average rates range from around £86 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £101 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Worcester

Most booked hotels in Worcester

Hadley Bowling Green Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£89+
The Swan Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£88+
Holiday Inn Express Droitwich Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£55+
Worcester Bank House Hotel Spa & Golf, BW Premier Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£94+
Crown, Droitwich by Marston's Inns
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£49+
Worcester Whitehouse
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£91+

Hiring a car in Worcester

Hiring a car in Worcester costs £30 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Worcester.

Expect to pay £1.48 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 £17.66 and £23.54. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Worcester, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Worcester costs £30 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Worcester.

Expect to pay £1.48 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 £17.66 and £23.54. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Worcester, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.