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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Shrewsbury has to offer.
Where to Eat in Shrewsbury
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.
When to visit Shrewsbury
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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 28h 30m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Shrewsbury, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Shrewsbury to Liverpool takes 0h 36m and costs around $8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $31 for a 1h 35m trip. Located 0.3 km from the city centre, Shrewsbury is the busiest station in Shrewsbury. Another popular train station is Shrewsbury Yorton, located 11 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Shrewsbury is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 224 km from Shrewsbury. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shrewsbury, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Shrewsbury takes 72 km and will cost you around $13. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 113 km.
Airlines serving Shrewsbury
Where to stay in Shrewsbury
Average rates range from around $191 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $311 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Shrewsbury
Most booked hotels in Shrewsbury
Hiring a car in Shrewsbury
Expect to pay $3.06 per litre in Shrewsbury (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.68 and $48.91. Compact (Toyota Auris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Shrewsbury, while also 78% cheaper than other types, on average.