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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Shrewsbury to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Shrewsbury
If you’re looking for affordable options, Smoke Stop BBQ (Welshpool Road) and Avatar (22-23 Mardol) 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 43 miles from Shrewsbury. The shortest flight to Shrewsbury from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 35h 55m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Shrewsbury, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Shrewsbury to Dewsbury takes 0h 48m and costs around $46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about $59 for a 1h 03m 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 Hertz, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shrewsbury, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Shrewsbury takes 60 miles and will cost you around $20. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 70 miles.
Airlines serving Shrewsbury
Where to stay in Shrewsbury
Average rates range from around $311 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $504 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 $2.99 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 $35.77 and $47.69. The most frequently booked car type in Shrewsbury is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 26% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.