Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Worcester travel guide

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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 January
Estimated hotel price
AED 286
1 night at 3-star hotel
Worcester in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 286
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 7h 45m.

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 AED 525 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about AED 283 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 GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Worcester, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Worcester takes 145 km and will cost you around AED 103. From Bristol, the ticket costs about AED 59 for a journey of 201 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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 7h 45m.

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 AED 525 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about AED 283 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 GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Worcester, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Worcester takes 145 km and will cost you around AED 103. From Bristol, the ticket costs about AED 59 for a journey of 201 km. Worcester’s bus station is located 5 km from the city centre.

Airports near Worcester

BHXBirmingham
MANManchester
GLOGloucestershire

Airlines serving Worcester

Lufthansa
Good (7,032 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,820 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,584 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,920 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,778 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,688 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,211 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,562 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,210 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,068 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,846 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Worcester

Average rates range from around AED 385 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 613 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Worcester

Most booked hotels in Worcester

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Worcester Bank House Hotel Spa & Golf, BW Premier Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 426+
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The Worcester Whitehouse Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
AED 426+
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Bluebell Farm
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
AED 327+
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Ye Olde Talbot Hotel by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
AED 301+
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Severn View Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
AED 283+
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Hiring a car in Worcester

Expect to pay AED 6.40 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 76.69 and AED 102.25. The most frequently booked car type in Worcester is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 6.40 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 76.69 and AED 102.25. The most frequently booked car type in Worcester is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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