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
C$ 105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Worcester in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 105
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 Canada departs from Calgary and takes around 10h 40m.

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 C$ 167 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about C$ 63 for a 4h 18m 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 rental 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 Coventry, the bus ride to Worcester takes 48 km and will cost you around C$ 10. From Manchester, the ticket costs about C$ 18 for a journey of 177 km. Worcester’s bus station is located 5 km from the downtown.

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 Canada departs from Calgary and takes around 10h 40m.

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 C$ 167 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about C$ 63 for a 4h 18m 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 rental 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 Coventry, the bus ride to Worcester takes 48 km and will cost you around C$ 10. From Manchester, the ticket costs about C$ 18 for a journey of 177 km. Worcester’s bus station is located 5 km from the downtown.

Airports near Worcester

Airlines serving Worcester

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,809 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Worcester

Average rates range from around C$ 155 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 157 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)
C$ 152+
Worcester Bank House Hotel Spa & Golf, BW Premier Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 153+
Worcester Whitehouse
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 163+
Ye Olde Talbot Hotel by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
C$ 107+
The Bulls Head Inn
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
C$ 100+

Renting a car in Worcester

Expect to pay C$ 2.55 per litre in Worcester (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.57 and C$ 40.76. The most frequently booked car type in Worcester is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Opel Corsa or similar) are, on average, 86% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.55 per litre in Worcester (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.57 and C$ 40.76. The most frequently booked car type in Worcester is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Opel Corsa or similar) are, on average, 86% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.