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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Shrewsbury to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Shrewsbury
Activities
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 70 km from Shrewsbury. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair 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 Northern Rail. The train journey from Shrewsbury to London takes 3h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about £57 for a 3h 21m 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 GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shrewsbury, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Shrewsbury takes 105 km and will cost you around £8. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 134 km.
Airlines serving Shrewsbury
Where to stay in Shrewsbury
Average rates range from around £101 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £127 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 £37 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Manchester.
Expect to pay £1.43 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 £17.05 and £22.73. The most frequently booked car type in Shrewsbury is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Auris or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.