Introduction
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 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 10m and costs around $48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $68 for a 3h 53m 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 National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Shrewsbury takes 65 miles and will cost you around $20. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $6 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 9h 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 10m and costs around $48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $68 for a 3h 53m 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 National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Shrewsbury takes 65 miles and will cost you around $20. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $6 for a journey of 70 miles.

Airports near Shrewsbury

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Shrewsbury

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,619 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,573 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,088 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,808 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,433 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,515 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,330 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,603 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,093 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (903 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Shrewsbury

Most booked hotels in Shrewsbury

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Old Rectory
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1250 reviews)
$80+
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The Bull Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 111 reviews)
$65+
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Prince Rupert Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2805 reviews)
$129+
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Holiday Inn Express Shrewsbury By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2692 reviews)
$63+
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Albrighton Hall Hotel and Spa, a member of Radisson Individuals
4 stars
Good (7.8, 2366 reviews)
$92+
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The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury
3 stars
Good (7.1, 2255 reviews)
$68+
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Renting a car in Shrewsbury

Expect to pay $6.85 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 $82.22 and $109.63. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Shrewsbury, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $6.85 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 $82.22 and $109.63. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Shrewsbury, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.

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