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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 43 miles from Shrewsbury. The shortest flight to Shrewsbury from the United States departs from New York and takes around 10h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Shrewsbury, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Shrewsbury to Bristol takes 2h 59m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $47 for a 3h 10m 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 ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shrewsbury, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Shrewsbury takes 115 miles and will cost you around $14. From London, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 140 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 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Shrewsbury, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Shrewsbury to Bristol takes 2h 59m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $47 for a 3h 10m 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 ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shrewsbury, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Shrewsbury takes 115 miles and will cost you around $14. From London, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Shrewsbury

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Shrewsbury

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,576 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,003 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,532 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,047 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,788 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,019 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,025 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,417 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,462 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,305 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,583 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,061 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,136 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,406 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (896 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Shrewsbury

Most booked hotels in Shrewsbury

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The Bull Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 104 reviews)
$66+
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Old Post Office
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1203 reviews)
$78+
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Holiday Inn Express Shrewsbury By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2679 reviews)
$78+
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Prince Rupert Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2782 reviews)
$144+
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Albrighton Hall Hotel and Spa, a member of Radisson Individuals
4 stars
Good (7.8, 2347 reviews)
$99+
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The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury
3 stars
Good (7.1, 2228 reviews)
$71+
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Renting a car in Shrewsbury

Expect to pay $6.70 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 $80.40 and $107.20. 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 $6.70 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 $80.40 and $107.20. 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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