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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 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Shrewsbury, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Shrewsbury to London takes 2h 11m and costs around $45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $53 for a 2h 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 U-Save and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Shrewsbury using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Shrewsbury takes 75 miles and will cost you around $18. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 85 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 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Shrewsbury, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Shrewsbury to London takes 2h 11m and costs around $45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $53 for a 2h 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 U-Save and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Shrewsbury using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Shrewsbury takes 75 miles and will cost you around $18. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 85 miles.

Airports near Shrewsbury

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Shrewsbury

KLM
Good (1,485 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,885 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,848 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,374 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,294 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,910 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,164 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,538 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,737 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,554 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,886 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,376 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,188 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,239 reviews)
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Where to stay in Shrewsbury

Average rates range from around $80 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $147 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Shrewsbury

Most booked hotels in Shrewsbury

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The Old Post Office
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1321 reviews)
$85+
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Prince Rupert Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2949 reviews)
$148+
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Holiday Inn Express Shrewsbury By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 3090 reviews)
$75+
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Albrighton Hall Hotel and Spa, a member of Radisson Individuals
4 stars
Good (7.9, 3429 reviews)
$98+
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The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury
3 stars
Good (6.9, 2543 reviews)
$71+
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Renting a car in Shrewsbury

Renting a car in Shrewsbury costs $46 per day, on average, or $91 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 23% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay $7.31 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 $87.67 and $116.89. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Shrewsbury, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Shrewsbury costs $46 per day, on average, or $91 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 23% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay $7.31 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 $87.67 and $116.89. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Shrewsbury, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.

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