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.

Where to Eat in Worcester

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Kings Head Bar and Grill, Worcester (67 Sidbury) and Browns at The Quay (South Quay) 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
RM 366
1 night at 3-star hotel
Worcester in December
Estimated hotel price
RM 366
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Worcester

Plane

Although Worcester doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Gloucestershire (GLO), which is located 33 km from Worcester. The shortest flight to Worcester from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 18h 30m.

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 RM 559 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about RM 315 for a 1h 42m 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 DRIVALIA and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Worcester, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Worcester takes 145 km and will cost you around RM 52. From London, the ticket costs about RM 79 for a journey of 217 km. Worcester’s bus station is located 5 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Worcester doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Gloucestershire (GLO), which is located 33 km from Worcester. The shortest flight to Worcester from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 18h 30m.

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 RM 559 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about RM 315 for a 1h 42m 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 DRIVALIA and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Worcester, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Worcester takes 145 km and will cost you around RM 52. From London, the ticket costs about RM 79 for a journey of 217 km. Worcester’s bus station is located 5 km from the city centre.

Airports near Worcester

Airlines serving Worcester

Lufthansa
Good (7,165 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,350 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,828 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,646 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,883 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,534 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,668 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,885 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (818 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,217 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,530 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,126 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (379 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,334 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,238 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (875 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,303 reviews)
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Where to stay in Worcester

Average rates range from around RM 460 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 511 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Worcester

Most booked hotels in Worcester

The Boot Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
RM 450+
Worcester Bank House Hotel Spa & Golf, BW Premier Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
RM 459+
The Worcester Whitehouse Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
RM 519+
Ye Olde Talbot Hotel by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
RM 305+
The Bulls Head Inn
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
RM 350+

Hiring a car in Worcester

Expect to pay RM 7.65 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 RM 91.77 and RM 122.36. The most frequently booked car type in Worcester is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus Active or similar) is, on average, 82% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 7.65 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 RM 91.77 and RM 122.36. The most frequently booked car type in Worcester is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus Active or similar) is, on average, 82% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.