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
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 10h 05m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Shrewsbury, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Shrewsbury to London takes 2h 06m and costs around AED 147 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about AED 213 for a 3h 10m 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 GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shrewsbury, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Shrewsbury takes 105 km and will cost you around AED 29. From Thorner, the ticket costs about AED 37 for a journey of 129 km.
Airlines serving Shrewsbury
Where to stay in Shrewsbury
Average rates range from around AED 455 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 694 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Shrewsbury
Most booked hotels in Shrewsbury
Hiring a car in Shrewsbury
Expect to pay AED 6.80 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 81.53 and AED 108.71. Compact (Toyota Auris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Shrewsbury, while also 79% cheaper than other types, on average.