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 December
Estimated hotel price
$165
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shrewsbury in December
Estimated hotel price
$165
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 33h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Shrewsbury, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Shrewsbury to Manchester takes 1h 31m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $239 for a 2h 13m 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

You can travel by bus to Shrewsbury using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Shrewsbury takes 130 miles and will cost you around $28. From London, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 140 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 33h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Shrewsbury, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Shrewsbury to Manchester takes 1h 31m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $239 for a 2h 13m 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

You can travel by bus to Shrewsbury using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Shrewsbury takes 130 miles and will cost you around $28. From London, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Shrewsbury

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Shrewsbury

KLM
Good (1,451 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,779 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,724 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,178 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,212 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,868 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,110 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,267 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,514 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,679 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,701 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,391 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,360 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,160 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,136 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Shrewsbury

Most booked hotels in Shrewsbury

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Mytton and Mermaid - Brunning and Price
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$184+
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Old Rectory Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$126+
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The Old Post Office
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$124+
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Holiday Inn Express Shrewsbury By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$131+
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Albrighton Hall Hotel and Spa, a member of Radisson Individuals
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$156+
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The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
$114+
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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 $35.81 and $47.74. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Shrewsbury, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.

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 $35.81 and $47.74. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Shrewsbury, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.