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.

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
RM 423
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shrewsbury in November
Estimated hotel price
RM 423
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. The shortest flight to Shrewsbury from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 16h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Shrewsbury, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Shrewsbury to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around RM 24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about RM 57 for a 1h 08m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shrewsbury, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Shrewsbury takes 45 miles and will cost you around RM 19. From Leeds, the ticket costs about RM 48 for a journey of 70 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. The shortest flight to Shrewsbury from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 16h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Shrewsbury, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Shrewsbury to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around RM 24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about RM 57 for a 1h 08m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shrewsbury, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Shrewsbury takes 45 miles and will cost you around RM 19. From Leeds, the ticket costs about RM 48 for a journey of 70 miles.

Airports near Shrewsbury

Airlines serving Shrewsbury

Lufthansa
Good (4,597 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,436 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,596 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,275 reviews)
Air France
Good (969 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,551 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,922 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,700 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
LOT
Good (680 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,163 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (909 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Shrewsbury

Average rates range from around RM 592 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 902 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Shrewsbury

Most booked hotels in Shrewsbury

The Bull Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
RM 296+
The Old Post Office
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
RM 324+
Prince Rupert Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
RM 563+
Holiday Inn Express Shrewsbury
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
RM 371+
Mercure Shrewsbury Albrighton Hall Hotel And Spa
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
RM 463+

Hiring a car in Shrewsbury

Expect to pay RM 8.84 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 106.01 and RM 141.34. Compact (Toyota Auris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Shrewsbury, while also 79% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay RM 8.84 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 106.01 and RM 141.34. Compact (Toyota Auris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Shrewsbury, while also 79% cheaper than other types, on average.