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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. 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 8h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Shrewsbury, followed by Transpennine Express. The train journey from Shrewsbury to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 2h 47m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $48 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

You can travel by bus to Shrewsbury using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Shrewsbury takes 70 miles and will cost you around $6. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $19 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 8h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Shrewsbury, followed by Transpennine Express. The train journey from Shrewsbury to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 2h 47m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $48 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

You can travel by bus to Shrewsbury using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Shrewsbury takes 70 miles and will cost you around $6. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Shrewsbury

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Shrewsbury

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,732 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,691 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,077 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,196 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,093 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,179 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,720 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,524 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,637 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,655 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,373 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,140 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,351 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,433 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Shrewsbury

Most booked hotels in Shrewsbury

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The Old Post Office
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1235 reviews)
$63+
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Prince Rupert Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2837 reviews)
$120+
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Holiday Inn Express Shrewsbury By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2727 reviews)
$75+
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The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury
3 stars
Good (7.2, 2259 reviews)
$67+
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Travelodge Shrewsbury Battlefield
3 stars
Okay (5.8, 2 reviews)
$59+
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Renting a car in Shrewsbury

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 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

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 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

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