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. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Shrewsbury to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Shrewsbury

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Beefy Boys Shrewsbury (39 High Street) and The Peach Tree Restaurant (18-22 Abbey Foregate) are great picks.

When to visit Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury in February
Estimated hotel price
$81
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shrewsbury in February
Estimated hotel price
$81
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 6h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Shrewsbury, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Shrewsbury to Bradford takes 1h 24m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 40m 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 GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shrewsbury, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Bradford, the bus ride to Shrewsbury takes 60 miles and will cost you around $16. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 130 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 6h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Shrewsbury, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Shrewsbury to Bradford takes 1h 24m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 40m 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 GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shrewsbury, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Bradford, the bus ride to Shrewsbury takes 60 miles and will cost you around $16. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Shrewsbury

Airlines serving Shrewsbury

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,809 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Shrewsbury

Average rates range from around $115 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $191 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Shrewsbury

Most booked hotels in Shrewsbury

The Bull Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 57 reviews)
$61+
The Shrewsbury Hotel Wetherspoon
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2740 reviews)
$93+
The Old Post Office
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 935 reviews)
$69+
Prince Rupert Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, 3307 reviews)
$127+
Holiday Inn Express Shrewsbury
3 stars
Good (7.8, 2705 reviews)
$82+
Mercure Shrewsbury Albrighton Hall Hotel And Spa
4 stars
Good (7.5, 2976 reviews)
$87+

Renting a car in Shrewsbury

Renting a car in Shrewsbury costs $78 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 45% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay $7.04 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 $84.49 and $112.65. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Shrewsbury, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Shrewsbury costs $78 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 45% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay $7.04 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 $84.49 and $112.65. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Shrewsbury, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.