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. 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.

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

Shrewsbury in November
Estimated hotel price
£72
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shrewsbury in November
Estimated hotel price
£72
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. 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.

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.

Airports near Shrewsbury

Airlines serving Shrewsbury

Lufthansa
Good (4,038 reviews)
KLM
Good (759 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,477 reviews)
British Airways
Good (3,810 reviews)
SWISS
Good (870 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,149 reviews)
Air France
Good (895 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,641 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,407 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,990 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,471 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (444 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (4,682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (213 reviews)
Finnair
Good (941 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (739 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,053 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (774 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (328 reviews)
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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

The Old Post Office
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£52+
The Shrewsbury Hotel Wetherspoon
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£75+
The Bull Inn
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£47+
Prince Rupert Hotel
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£89+
Holiday Inn Express Shrewsbury
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£50+
Mercure Shrewsbury Albrighton Hall Hotel And Spa
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£67+

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.

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.