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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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. 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 Transpennine Express. The train journey from Shrewsbury to Liverpool takes 0h 50m and costs around $7 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about $32 for a 2h 34m 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 Leeds, the bus ride to Shrewsbury takes 113 km and will cost you around $13. From London, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 394 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 Transpennine Express. The train journey from Shrewsbury to Liverpool takes 0h 50m and costs around $7 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about $32 for a 2h 34m 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 Leeds, the bus ride to Shrewsbury takes 113 km and will cost you around $13. From London, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 394 km.

Airports near Shrewsbury

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Shrewsbury

KLM
Good (1,422 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,594 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,999 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,539 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,059 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,792 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,675 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,034 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,046 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,421 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,497 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,476 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,312 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,589 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,068 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,140 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,409 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (898 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Shrewsbury

Most booked hotels in Shrewsbury

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The Bull Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 108 reviews)
$66+
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Old Post Office
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1209 reviews)
$77+
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Prince Rupert Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2790 reviews)
$142+
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Holiday Inn Express Shrewsbury By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2684 reviews)
$75+
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Albrighton Hall Hotel and Spa, a member of Radisson Individuals
4 stars
Good (7.8, 2354 reviews)
$97+
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The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury
3 stars
Good (7.1, 2237 reviews)
$69+
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Renting a car in Shrewsbury

Expect to pay $6.74 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 $80.86 and $107.81. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Shrewsbury, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $6.74 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 $80.86 and $107.81. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Shrewsbury, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.

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