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 May
Estimated hotel price
$68
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shrewsbury in May
Estimated hotel price
$68
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 Boston and takes around 9h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Shrewsbury, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Shrewsbury to London takes 2h 44m and costs around $111 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $147 for a 3h 15m 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 Alamo and Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Shrewsbury using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Shrewsbury takes 105 km and will cost you around $18. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $21 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 Boston and takes around 9h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Shrewsbury, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Shrewsbury to London takes 2h 44m and costs around $111 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $147 for a 3h 15m 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 Alamo and Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Shrewsbury using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Shrewsbury takes 105 km and will cost you around $18. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 113 km.

Airports near Shrewsbury

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Shrewsbury

Lufthansa
Good (8,009 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,987 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,447 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,375 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,949 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,220 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,588 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (913 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,736 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,570 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,781 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,061 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,396 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,252 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,334 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,439 reviews)
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Where to stay in Shrewsbury

Average rates range from around $126 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $138 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 Rectory Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1294 reviews)
$97+
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The Old Post Office
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1330 reviews)
$87+
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Holiday Inn Express Shrewsbury By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8, 3093 reviews)
$100+
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Albrighton Hall Hotel and Spa, a member of Radisson Individuals
4 stars
Good (7.9, 3425 reviews)
$110+
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The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury
3 stars
Good (6.9, 2543 reviews)
$76+
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Renting a car in Shrewsbury

Expect to pay $8.06 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 $96.76 and $129.01. The most frequently booked car type in Shrewsbury is Luxury (Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Peugeot 208 or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $8.06 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 $96.76 and $129.01. The most frequently booked car type in Shrewsbury is Luxury (Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Peugeot 208 or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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