With a population of 69,519, Shrewsbury is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Shrewsbury to see all of its attractions.
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Beefy Boys Shrewsbury (39 High Street) and The Peach Tree Restaurant (18-22 Abbey Foregate) are great picks.
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 6h 45m.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Shrewsbury, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Shrewsbury to Bradford takes 1h 24m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 40m 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.
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 Europcar, among others, in London.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shrewsbury, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Bradford, the bus ride to Shrewsbury takes 60 miles and will cost you around $16. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 130 miles.
Average rates range from around $115 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $191 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Shrewsbury costs $78 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 45% more expensive than at Manchester.
Expect to pay $7.04 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 $84.49 and $112.65. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Shrewsbury, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.