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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.