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Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Shrewsbury travel guide

Shrewsbury Tourism | Shrewsbury Guide

You're Going to Love Shrewsbury

With a population of 69,519, Shrewsbury is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Shrewsbury deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Shrewsbury

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Bricklayers Arms (78 Copthorne Rd) and The Powis Arms (Lydbury North) are great picks.

When to visit Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury in November
Estimated hotel price
$73
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shrewsbury in November
Estimated hotel price
$73
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Shrewsbury

Plane

Although Shrewsbury doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 43 miles from Shrewsbury. The shortest flight to Shrewsbury from the United States departs from New York and takes around 8h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Shrewsbury, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Shrewsbury to Birmingham takes 1h 59m and costs around $25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $57 for a 2h 38m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city center, Shrewsbury is the busiest station in Shrewsbury. Another popular train station is Shrewsbury Yorton, located 7 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Shrewsbury is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 139 miles from Shrewsbury. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Shrewsbury using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Shrewsbury takes 70 miles and will cost you around $10. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 115 miles.

Plane

Although Shrewsbury doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 43 miles from Shrewsbury. The shortest flight to Shrewsbury from the United States departs from New York and takes around 8h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Shrewsbury, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Shrewsbury to Birmingham takes 1h 59m and costs around $25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $57 for a 2h 38m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city center, Shrewsbury is the busiest station in Shrewsbury. Another popular train station is Shrewsbury Yorton, located 7 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Shrewsbury is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 139 miles from Shrewsbury. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Shrewsbury using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Shrewsbury takes 70 miles and will cost you around $10. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 115 miles.

Airports near Shrewsbury

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Shrewsbury

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,649 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,014 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,605 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,112 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,056 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,105 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,442 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,513 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,551 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,336 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (880 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,103 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,620 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,415 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,153 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (916 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Shrewsbury

Most booked hotels in Shrewsbury

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Old Rectory Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1253 reviews)
$84+
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The Bull Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 113 reviews)
$67+
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Prince Rupert Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2819 reviews)
$126+
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Holiday Inn Express Shrewsbury By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2702 reviews)
$76+
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Albrighton Hall Hotel and Spa, a member of Radisson Individuals
4 stars
Good (7.8, 2376 reviews)
$93+
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The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury
3 stars
Good (7.2, 2259 reviews)
$67+
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Renting a car in Shrewsbury

Expect to pay $6.97 per gallon in Shrewsbury (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $83.58 and $111.44. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Shrewsbury, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $6.97 per gallon in Shrewsbury (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $83.58 and $111.44. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Shrewsbury, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.

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