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. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 2 days in order to fully appreciate everything Shrewsbury has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Shrewsbury
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.
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. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Shrewsbury departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.
Train
Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Shrewsbury, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Shrewsbury to Liverpool takes 0h 43m and costs around £4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £32 for a 2h 06m 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 INTERRENT , 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 49 miles and will cost you around £8. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 110 miles.
Airlines serving Shrewsbury
Where to stay in Shrewsbury
Average rates range from around £92 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £185 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
Hiring a car in Shrewsbury costs £28 per day, on average, or £57 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.88 and £23.84. Compact (Toyota Auris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Shrewsbury, while also 79% cheaper than other types, on average.