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
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. 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 32m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £15 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 £11. From London, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 225 km. Worcester’s bus station is located 5 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Worcester
Where to stay in Worcester
Average rates range from around £89 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
Hiring a car in Worcester
Hiring a car in Worcester costs £32 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Worcester.
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 £17.77 and £23.69. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Worcester, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.