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
AED 281
1 night at 3-star hotel
Worcester in December
Estimated hotel price
AED 281
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 27 miles from Worcester. The shortest flight to Worcester from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 7h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Worcester, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Worcester to Manchester takes 1h 30m and costs around AED 198 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about AED 70 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.

Car

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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , 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 100 miles and will cost you around AED 33. From Bristol, the ticket costs about AED 44 for a journey of 115 miles. Worcester’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city centre.

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 Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 7h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Worcester, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Worcester to Manchester takes 1h 30m and costs around AED 198 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about AED 70 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.

Car

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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , 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 100 miles and will cost you around AED 33. From Bristol, the ticket costs about AED 44 for a journey of 115 miles. Worcester’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Worcester

Airlines serving Worcester

Lufthansa
Good (4,596 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,441 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,279 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,551 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,923 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,121 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,700 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (836 reviews)
LOT
Good (680 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,160 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (910 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in Worcester

Average rates range from around AED 386 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 426 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)
AED 342+
Worcester Bank House Hotel Spa & Golf, BW Premier Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 412+
Worcester Whitehouse
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
AED 433+
Ye Olde Talbot Hotel by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
AED 283+
The Bulls Head Inn
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
AED 261+

Hiring a car in Worcester

Expect to pay AED 6.80 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 AED 81.53 and AED 108.70. The most frequently booked car type in Worcester is Premium (Mercedes-Benz C-Class Wagon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Standard Wagon or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 6.80 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 AED 81.53 and AED 108.70. The most frequently booked car type in Worcester is Premium (Mercedes-Benz C-Class Wagon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Standard Wagon or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.