Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Shrewsbury travel guide

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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 Beefy Boys Shrewsbury (39 High Street) and The Peach Tree Restaurant (18-22 Abbey Foregate) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Côte Brasserie - Shrewsbury (14/16 The Square) and The Oak Room at Albrighton Hall (Ellesmere Road, Albrighton) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Shrewsbury.

When to visit Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury in January
Estimated hotel price
$146
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shrewsbury in January
Estimated hotel price
$146
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 43 miles from Shrewsbury. The shortest flight to Shrewsbury from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 28h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Shrewsbury, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Shrewsbury to Leeds takes 1h 13m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $101 for a 1h 48m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city centre, Shrewsbury is the busiest station in Shrewsbury. Another popular train station is Shrewsbury Yorton, located 7 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Shrewsbury is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 139 miles from Shrewsbury. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, 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 70 miles and will cost you around $22. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 75 miles.

Plane

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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 28h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Shrewsbury, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Shrewsbury to Leeds takes 1h 13m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $101 for a 1h 48m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city centre, Shrewsbury is the busiest station in Shrewsbury. Another popular train station is Shrewsbury Yorton, located 7 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Shrewsbury is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 139 miles from Shrewsbury. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, 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 70 miles and will cost you around $22. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 75 miles.

Airports near Shrewsbury

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Shrewsbury

Lufthansa
Good (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,113 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,655 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,951 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,828 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,845 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,419 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,696 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,096 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,915 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,324 reviews)
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Where to stay in Shrewsbury

Average rates range from around $201 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

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Old Post Office
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$146+
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The Bull Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$120+
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Prince Rupert Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$216+
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Holiday Inn Express Shrewsbury
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$169+
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Albrighton Hall Hotel and Spa, a member of Radisson Individuals
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$212+
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The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$130+
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Hiring a car in Shrewsbury

Expect to pay $3.05 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 $36.49 and $48.66.

Expect to pay $3.05 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 $36.49 and $48.66.

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