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
S$ 115
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shrewsbury in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 115
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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 18h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Shrewsbury, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Shrewsbury to Birmingham takes 1h 55m and costs around S$ 84 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about S$ 258 for a 2h 06m 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 GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shrewsbury, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Shrewsbury takes 80 km and will cost you around S$ 18. From Leeds, the ticket costs about S$ 13 for a journey of 113 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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 18h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Shrewsbury, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Shrewsbury to Birmingham takes 1h 55m and costs around S$ 84 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about S$ 258 for a 2h 06m 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 GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shrewsbury, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Shrewsbury takes 80 km and will cost you around S$ 18. From Leeds, the ticket costs about S$ 13 for a journey of 113 km.

Airports near Shrewsbury

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Shrewsbury

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Shrewsbury

Average rates range from around S$ 156 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 239 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 (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 92+
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Old Post Office
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 113+
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Holiday Inn Express Shrewsbury
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 132+
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Prince Rupert Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 165+
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Mercure Shrewsbury Albrighton Hall Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
S$ 148+
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The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
S$ 132+
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Hiring a car in Shrewsbury

Expect to pay S$ 2.28 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 S$ 27.32 and S$ 36.43. The most frequently booked car type in Shrewsbury is Full-size (Volvo XC60 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Suzuki Alto or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.28 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 S$ 27.32 and S$ 36.43. The most frequently booked car type in Shrewsbury is Full-size (Volvo XC60 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Suzuki Alto or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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