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
AED 323
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shrewsbury in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 323
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 7h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Shrewsbury, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Shrewsbury to Liverpool takes 0h 52m and costs around AED 147 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about AED 66 for a 1h 36m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shrewsbury, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Shrewsbury takes 65 miles and will cost you around AED 40. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about AED 29 for a journey of 100 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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 7h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Shrewsbury, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Shrewsbury to Liverpool takes 0h 52m and costs around AED 147 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about AED 66 for a 1h 36m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shrewsbury, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Shrewsbury takes 65 miles and will cost you around AED 40. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about AED 29 for a journey of 100 miles.

Airports near Shrewsbury

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Shrewsbury

Lufthansa
Good (7,032 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,820 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,584 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,920 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,778 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,688 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,211 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,562 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,210 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,068 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,846 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 AED 438 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 672 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Shrewsbury

Most booked hotels in Shrewsbury

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Old Post Office
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 309+
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The Bull Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 258+
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Holiday Inn Express Shrewsbury
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 368+
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Prince Rupert Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 455+
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Mercure Shrewsbury Albrighton Hall Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
AED 406+
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The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
AED 373+
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Hiring a car in Shrewsbury

Expect to pay AED 6.40 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 AED 76.69 and AED 102.25. 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 Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 6.40 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 AED 76.69 and AED 102.25. 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 Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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