Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Shrewsbury to see all of its attractions.

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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 January
Estimated hotel price
$155
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shrewsbury in January
Estimated hotel price
$155
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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 29h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Shrewsbury, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Shrewsbury to Bristol takes 2h 59m and costs around $53 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $83 for a 3h 10m 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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shrewsbury, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Shrewsbury takes 185 km and will cost you around $25. From London, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 225 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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 29h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Shrewsbury, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Shrewsbury to Bristol takes 2h 59m and costs around $53 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $83 for a 3h 10m 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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shrewsbury, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Shrewsbury takes 185 km and will cost you around $25. From London, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Shrewsbury

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Shrewsbury

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,576 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,528 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,047 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,788 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,015 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,020 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,414 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,459 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (873 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,305 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,582 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,060 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,404 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (896 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Shrewsbury

Most booked hotels in Shrewsbury

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Old Post Office
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$141+
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The Bull Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$114+
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Holiday Inn Express Shrewsbury By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$139+
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Prince Rupert Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$253+
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Albrighton Hall Hotel and Spa, a member of Radisson Individuals
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$167+
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The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$123+
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Hiring a car in Shrewsbury

Expect to pay $3.12 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 $37.38 and $49.84. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Shrewsbury, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.12 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 $37.38 and $49.84. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Shrewsbury, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.