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.
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.
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 Edinburgh and takes around 1h 10m.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Worcester, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Worcester to Manchester takes 1h 30m and costs around £49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 32m 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.
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.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Worcester, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Worcester takes 120 miles and will cost you around £10. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 120 miles. Worcester’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city centre.
Average rates range from around £86 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £99 and up for a 5-star experience.
Hiring a car in Worcester costs £33 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Birmingham.
Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.85 and £23.79. The most frequently booked car type in Worcester is Standard (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.