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

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 among the most popular tourist destinations 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 Bricklayers Arms (78 Copthorne Rd) and The Powis Arms (Lydbury North) are great picks.

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 70 km 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 London takes 2h 12m and costs around $63 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about $52 for a 2h 21m trip. Located 0.3 km from the city center, Shrewsbury is the busiest station in Shrewsbury. Another popular train station is Shrewsbury Yorton, located 11 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Shrewsbury is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 224 km from Shrewsbury. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shrewsbury, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Shrewsbury takes 105 km and will cost you around $14. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 113 km.

Plane

Although Shrewsbury doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 70 km 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 London takes 2h 12m and costs around $63 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about $52 for a 2h 21m trip. Located 0.3 km from the city center, Shrewsbury is the busiest station in Shrewsbury. Another popular train station is Shrewsbury Yorton, located 11 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Shrewsbury is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 224 km from Shrewsbury. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shrewsbury, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Shrewsbury takes 105 km and will cost you around $14. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 113 km.

Airports near Shrewsbury

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Shrewsbury

KLM
Good (1,410 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,562 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,004 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,508 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,037 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,012 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,405 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (864 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,429 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,288 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,570 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,056 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,135 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,393 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (893 reviews)
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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, 1201 reviews)
$80+
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The Bull Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 98 reviews)
$65+
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Holiday Inn Express Shrewsbury By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2673 reviews)
$80+
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Prince Rupert Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2777 reviews)
$145+
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Albrighton Hall Hotel and Spa, a member of Radisson Individuals
4 stars
Good (7.8, 2340 reviews)
$99+
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The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury
3 stars
Good (7.2, 2223 reviews)
$71+
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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 53% 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 53% cheaper than other types, on average.

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