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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
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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. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. 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 Beefy Boys Shrewsbury (39 High Street) and The Peach Tree Restaurant (18-22 Abbey Foregate) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Côte Brasserie - Shrewsbury (14/16 The Square) and The Oak Room at Albrighton Hall (Ellesmere Road, Albrighton) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Shrewsbury.

When to visit Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury in January
Estimated hotel price
$77
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shrewsbury in January
Estimated hotel price
$77
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 most popular train carrier serving Shrewsbury, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Shrewsbury to London takes 3h 05m and costs around $49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $78 for a 4h 14m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shrewsbury, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Shrewsbury takes 70 miles and will cost you around $13. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 75 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 most popular train carrier serving Shrewsbury, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Shrewsbury to London takes 3h 05m and costs around $49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $78 for a 4h 14m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shrewsbury, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Shrewsbury takes 70 miles and will cost you around $13. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 75 miles.

Airports near Shrewsbury

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Shrewsbury

Lufthansa
Good (7,203 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,084 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,973 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,884 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,853 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,471 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (807 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,660 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,413 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,089 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,301 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,911 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,320 reviews)
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Where to stay in Shrewsbury

Average rates range from around $124 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $190 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 Post Office
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1136 reviews)
$87+
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The Bull Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 97 reviews)
$71+
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Prince Rupert Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2652 reviews)
$128+
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Holiday Inn Express Shrewsbury
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2545 reviews)
$105+
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Albrighton Hall Hotel and Spa, a member of Radisson Individuals
4 stars
Good (7.9, 2210 reviews)
$123+
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The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury
3 stars
Good (7.5, 2092 reviews)
$82+
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Renting a car in Shrewsbury

Expect to pay $6.81 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 $81.76 and $109.02.

Expect to pay $6.81 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 $81.76 and $109.02.

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