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

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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Shrewsbury deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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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$ 127
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shrewsbury in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 127
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 most popular train carrier serving Shrewsbury, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Shrewsbury to London takes 3h 05m and costs around C$ 70 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about C$ 150 for a 3h 24m 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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Shrewsbury using National Express or FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Shrewsbury takes 80 km and will cost you around C$ 15. From London, the ticket costs about C$ 25 for a journey of 225 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 most popular train carrier serving Shrewsbury, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Shrewsbury to London takes 3h 05m and costs around C$ 70 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about C$ 150 for a 3h 24m 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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Shrewsbury using National Express or FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Shrewsbury takes 80 km and will cost you around C$ 15. From London, the ticket costs about C$ 25 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Shrewsbury

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Shrewsbury

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,637 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,010 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,589 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,105 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,054 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,508 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,542 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,334 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,609 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,338 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,414 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,149 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (912 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Shrewsbury

Most booked hotels in Shrewsbury

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Old Rectory Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 113+
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The Bull Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 90+
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Prince Rupert Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 178+
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Holiday Inn Express Shrewsbury By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 103+
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Albrighton Hall Hotel and Spa, a member of Radisson Individuals
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 128+
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The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
C$ 92+
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Renting a car in Shrewsbury

Expect to pay C$ 2.51 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$ 30.10 and C$ 40.13. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Shrewsbury, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 2.51 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$ 30.10 and C$ 40.13. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Shrewsbury, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.

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