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

Shrewsbury travel guide

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With a population of 69,519, Shrewsbury is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom.

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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. For delicious green meals, Côte Brasserie - Shrewsbury (14/16 The Square) and The Oak Room at Albrighton Hall (Ellesmere Road, Albrighton) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Shrewsbury.

When to visit Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 372
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shrewsbury in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 372
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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 16h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Shrewsbury, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Shrewsbury to Leeds takes 0h 59m and costs around RM 59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about RM 325 for a 2h 52m 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 DRIVALIA and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shrewsbury, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Shrewsbury takes 113 km and will cost you around RM 55. From Blackpool, the ticket costs about RM 51 for a journey of 129 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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 16h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Shrewsbury, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Shrewsbury to Leeds takes 0h 59m and costs around RM 59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about RM 325 for a 2h 52m 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 DRIVALIA and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shrewsbury, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Shrewsbury takes 113 km and will cost you around RM 55. From Blackpool, the ticket costs about RM 51 for a journey of 129 km.

Airports near Shrewsbury

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Shrewsbury

Lufthansa
Good (7,265 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,383 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,208 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,683 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,976 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,923 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,858 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,893 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,465 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (821 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,295 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,609 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,819 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,448 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,105 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (350 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,929 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,337 reviews)
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Where to stay in Shrewsbury

Average rates range from around RM 486 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 809 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 Old Post Office
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
RM 367+
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The Bull Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
RM 300+
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Holiday Inn Express Shrewsbury
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
RM 433+
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Prince Rupert Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
RM 536+
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Albrighton Hall Hotel and Spa, a member of Radisson Individuals
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
RM 546+
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The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
RM 309+
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Hiring a car in Shrewsbury

Expect to pay RM 7.57 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 RM 90.76 and RM 121.02. The most frequently booked car type in Shrewsbury is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Suzuki Alto or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 7.57 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 RM 90.76 and RM 121.02. The most frequently booked car type in Shrewsbury is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Suzuki Alto or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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