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 London takes 2h 17m and costs around $108 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about $120 for a 3h 21m 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 ADDCAR RENTAL and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Shrewsbury using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Shrewsbury takes 113 km and will cost you around $10. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $16 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 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 London takes 2h 17m and costs around $108 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about $120 for a 3h 21m 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 ADDCAR RENTAL and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Shrewsbury using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Shrewsbury takes 113 km and will cost you around $10. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 113 km.

Airports near Shrewsbury

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Shrewsbury

KLM
Good (1,472 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,858 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,797 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,288 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,258 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,898 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,137 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,546 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,431 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,543 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,716 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,811 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (391 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,167 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,212 reviews)
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Where to stay in Shrewsbury

Average rates range from around $78 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $139 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 Old Post Office
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1309 reviews)
$85+
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Holiday Inn Express Shrewsbury By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2732 reviews)
$75+
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Albright Hussey Manor
4 stars
Excellent (8, 1040 reviews)
$124+
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Albrighton Hall Hotel and Spa, a member of Radisson Individuals
4 stars
Good (7.9, 2405 reviews)
$102+
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The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury
3 stars
Good (7, 2268 reviews)
$68+
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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 55% 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 55% cheaper than other types, on average.

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