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

Shrewsbury travel guide

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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 Lion and Pheasant (49-50 Wyle Cop) and The Bricklayers Arms (78 Copthorne Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury in January
Estimated hotel price
$147
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shrewsbury in January
Estimated hotel price
$147
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 25h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Shrewsbury, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Shrewsbury to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $75 for a 1h 40m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Shrewsbury using National Express or FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Shrewsbury takes 105 km and will cost you around $17. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 113 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 25h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Shrewsbury, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Shrewsbury to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $75 for a 1h 40m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Shrewsbury using National Express or FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Shrewsbury takes 105 km and will cost you around $17. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 113 km.

Airports near Shrewsbury

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Shrewsbury

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,360 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,953 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,735 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,143 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
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Where to stay in Shrewsbury

Average rates range from around $165 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $364 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Shrewsbury

Most booked hotels in Shrewsbury

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The Bull Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$112+
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Holiday Inn Express Shrewsbury By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$164+
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Old Post Office
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$139+
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Prince Rupert Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$276+
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Albrighton Hall Hotel and Spa, a member of Radisson Individuals
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$179+
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The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$129+
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Hiring a car in Shrewsbury

Expect to pay $3.03 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 $36.35 and $48.46. The most frequently booked car type in Shrewsbury is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.03 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 $36.35 and $48.46. The most frequently booked car type in Shrewsbury is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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