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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 10h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Shrewsbury. The train journey from Shrewsbury to Birmingham takes 1h 55m and costs around $69 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about $121 for a 3h 15m 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 Budget, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Shrewsbury using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Shrewsbury takes 50 miles and will cost you around $11. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 70 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 10h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Shrewsbury. The train journey from Shrewsbury to Birmingham takes 1h 55m and costs around $69 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about $121 for a 3h 15m 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 Budget, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Shrewsbury using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Shrewsbury takes 50 miles and will cost you around $11. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 70 miles.

Airports near Shrewsbury

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Shrewsbury

KLM
Good (1,461 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,818 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,774 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,237 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,240 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,889 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,128 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,375 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,541 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,536 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,702 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,764 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,420 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,182 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,155 reviews)
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Where to stay in Shrewsbury

Average rates range from around $81 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $138 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Shrewsbury

Most booked hotels in Shrewsbury

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Old Rectory Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1264 reviews)
$76+
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Prince Rupert Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2847 reviews)
$157+
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Holiday Inn Express Shrewsbury By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2729 reviews)
$78+
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Albright Hussey Manor
4 stars
Excellent (8, 1040 reviews)
$117+
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Albrighton Hall Hotel and Spa, a member of Radisson Individuals
4 stars
Good (7.8, 2403 reviews)
$103+
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The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury
3 stars
Good (7, 2269 reviews)
$69+
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Renting a car in Shrewsbury

Expect to pay $6.74 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 $80.86 and $107.81. 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 $6.74 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 $80.86 and $107.81. 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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