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

Shrewsbury travel guide

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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 9h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Shrewsbury, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Shrewsbury to Bristol takes 2h 59m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $48 for a 3h 05m 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 $12. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 80 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 9h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Shrewsbury, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Shrewsbury to Bristol takes 2h 59m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $48 for a 3h 05m 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 $12. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 80 miles.

Airports near Shrewsbury

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Shrewsbury

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,684 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,657 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,018 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,152 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,838 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,074 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,134 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,698 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,461 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,517 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,598 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (889 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,358 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,633 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,121 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,166 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,345 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,427 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (379 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Shrewsbury

Most booked hotels in Shrewsbury

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Prince Rupert Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2827 reviews)
$114+
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Holiday Inn Express Shrewsbury By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2714 reviews)
$78+
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Albrighton Hall Hotel and Spa, a member of Radisson Individuals
4 stars
Good (7.8, 2389 reviews)
$96+
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The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury
3 stars
Good (7.2, 2259 reviews)
$68+
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Travelodge Shrewsbury Battlefield
3 stars
Okay (5.8, 2 reviews)
$53+
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Renting a car in Shrewsbury

Renting a car in Shrewsbury costs $38 per day, on average, or $77 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $6.93 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 $83.13 and $110.84. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Shrewsbury, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Shrewsbury costs $38 per day, on average, or $77 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $6.93 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 $83.13 and $110.84. 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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