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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Worcester has to offer.
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 27 miles from Worcester. The shortest flight to Worcester from the United States departs from New York and takes around 9h 20m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Worcester, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Worcester to London takes 1h 05m and costs around $128 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about $60 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city center, Worcester is the busiest station in Worcester. Another popular train station is Worcester Shrub Hill, located 0.7 miles from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Worcester is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 101 miles from Worcester. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, 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 115 miles and will cost you around $18. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $5 for a journey of 130 miles. Worcester’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Worcester
Where to stay in Worcester
Average rates range from around $109 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $126 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Worcester
Most booked hotels in Worcester
Renting a car in Worcester
Expect to pay $7.15 per gallon in Worcester (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.85 and $114.47. The most frequently booked car type in Worcester is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Kia Picanto or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.