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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 Boston and takes around 8h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Shrewsbury. The train journey from Shrewsbury to Birmingham takes 1h 40m and costs around $45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $149 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 GREEN MOTION 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 $19. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 161 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 8h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Shrewsbury. The train journey from Shrewsbury to Birmingham takes 1h 40m and costs around $45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $149 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 GREEN MOTION 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 $19. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 161 km.

Airports near Shrewsbury

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Shrewsbury

Lufthansa
Good (7,960 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,510 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,931 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,465 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,343 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,203 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,580 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (913 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,680 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,762 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,724 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,979 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,225 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,308 reviews)
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Where to stay in Shrewsbury

Average rates range from around $127 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $143 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Shrewsbury

Most booked hotels in Shrewsbury

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The Bull Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 140 reviews)
$73+
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Holiday Inn Express Shrewsbury By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 3092 reviews)
$81+
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Albright Hussey Manor
4 stars
Excellent (8, 1061 reviews)
$123+
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Albrighton Hall Hotel and Spa, a member of Radisson Individuals
4 stars
Good (7.8, 3427 reviews)
$108+
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The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury
3 stars
Good (6.9, 2543 reviews)
$72+
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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. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Shrewsbury, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

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. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Shrewsbury, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

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