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 70 km from Shrewsbury. The shortest flight to Shrewsbury from the United States departs from New York and takes around 10h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Shrewsbury, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Shrewsbury to Liverpool takes 0h 51m and costs around $45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $13 for a 2h 06m 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 Global Rent A Car and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Shrewsbury using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Shrewsbury takes 233 km and will cost you around $16. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 241 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 10h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Shrewsbury, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Shrewsbury to Liverpool takes 0h 51m and costs around $45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $13 for a 2h 06m 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 Global Rent A Car and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Shrewsbury using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Shrewsbury takes 233 km and will cost you around $16. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 241 km.

Airports near Shrewsbury

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Shrewsbury

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,631 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,010 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,580 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,100 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,813 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,052 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,527 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,147 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (911 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)
$81+
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The Bull Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 111 reviews)
$65+
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The Old Post Office
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1221 reviews)
$82+
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Holiday Inn Express Shrewsbury By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2699 reviews)
$73+
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Albrighton Hall Hotel and Spa, a member of Radisson Individuals
4 stars
Good (7.8, 2372 reviews)
$92+
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The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury
3 stars
Good (7.2, 2257 reviews)
$67+
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Renting a car in Shrewsbury

Renting a car in Shrewsbury costs $39 per day, on average, or $78 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, 26% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay $6.89 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 $82.67 and $110.23. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Shrewsbury, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Shrewsbury costs $39 per day, on average, or $78 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, 26% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay $6.89 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 $82.67 and $110.23. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Shrewsbury, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.

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