Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. 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 January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 155
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shrewsbury in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 155
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 70 km from Shrewsbury. The shortest flight to Shrewsbury from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Shrewsbury. The train journey from Shrewsbury to Birmingham takes 1h 40m and costs around C$ 61 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about C$ 203 for a 3h 15m 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 rental from London, which is about 224 km from Shrewsbury. You’ll find branches of U-Save and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Shrewsbury using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Shrewsbury takes 113 km and will cost you around C$ 16. From Blackpool, the ticket costs about C$ 19 for a journey of 137 km.

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. The shortest flight to Shrewsbury from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Shrewsbury. The train journey from Shrewsbury to Birmingham takes 1h 40m and costs around C$ 61 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about C$ 203 for a 3h 15m 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 rental from London, which is about 224 km from Shrewsbury. You’ll find branches of U-Save and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Shrewsbury using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Shrewsbury takes 113 km and will cost you around C$ 16. From Blackpool, the ticket costs about C$ 19 for a journey of 137 km.

Airports near Shrewsbury

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Shrewsbury

Lufthansa
Good (7,964 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,937 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,463 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,345 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,926 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,204 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (912 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,675 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,724 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,983 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,226 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,310 reviews)
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Where to stay in Shrewsbury

Average rates range from around C$ 170 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 186 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Shrewsbury

Most booked hotels in Shrewsbury

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The Bull Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 101+
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Holiday Inn Express Shrewsbury By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 110+
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Albright Hussey Manor
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 166+
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Albrighton Hall Hotel and Spa, a member of Radisson Individuals
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 143+
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The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
C$ 102+
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Renting a car in Shrewsbury

Renting a car in Shrewsbury costs C$ 69 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 35% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay C$ 2.91 per litre in Shrewsbury (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 34.87 and C$ 46.49. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Shrewsbury, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Shrewsbury costs C$ 69 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 35% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay C$ 2.91 per litre in Shrewsbury (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 34.87 and C$ 46.49. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Shrewsbury, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

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