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
$148
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shrewsbury in January
Estimated hotel price
$148
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 26h 30m.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Shrewsbury, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Shrewsbury to Liverpool takes 0h 36m and costs around $8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $86 for a 3h 05m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Shrewsbury using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Shrewsbury takes 80 km and will cost you around $24. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 185 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 26h 30m.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Shrewsbury, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Shrewsbury to Liverpool takes 0h 36m and costs around $8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $86 for a 3h 05m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Shrewsbury using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Shrewsbury takes 80 km and will cost you around $24. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 185 km.

Airports near Shrewsbury

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Shrewsbury

Lufthansa
Good (7,080 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,346 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,918 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,952 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,600 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,810 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,739 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,451 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (792 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,745 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,240 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,576 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,391 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,366 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,071 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,282 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,869 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,208 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,298 reviews)
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Where to stay in Shrewsbury

Average rates range from around $222 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $352 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)
$118+
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The Old Post Office
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$145+
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Prince Rupert Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$212+
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Holiday Inn Express Shrewsbury
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$170+
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Mercure Shrewsbury Albrighton Hall Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$190+
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The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$170+
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Hiring a car in Shrewsbury

Expect to pay $2.97 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 $35.54 and $47.38.

Expect to pay $2.97 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 $35.54 and $47.38.

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