Shrewsbury travel guide

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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 January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 126
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shrewsbury in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 126
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 16h 55m.

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 S$ 902 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about S$ 16 for a 1h 29m 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, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Shrewsbury takes 80 km and will cost you around S$ 9. From Leeds, the ticket costs about S$ 15 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 16h 55m.

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 S$ 902 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about S$ 16 for a 1h 29m 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, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Shrewsbury takes 80 km and will cost you around S$ 9. From Leeds, the ticket costs about S$ 15 for a journey of 113 km.

Airports near Shrewsbury

Airlines serving Shrewsbury

Lufthansa
Good (7,165 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,350 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,786 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,638 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,909 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,505 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,193 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,664 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,857 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (810 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,208 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,304 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,334 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,232 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,175 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,303 reviews)
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Where to stay in Shrewsbury

Average rates range from around S$ 157 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 227 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 (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 120+
The Old Post Office
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 91+
Prince Rupert Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 125+
Holiday Inn Express Shrewsbury
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 96+
Mercure Shrewsbury Albrighton Hall Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
S$ 103+
The Vaults
2 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
S$ 86+

Hiring a car in Shrewsbury

Expect to pay S$ 2.35 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$ 28.09 and S$ 37.45. The most frequently booked car type in Shrewsbury is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Auris or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.35 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$ 28.09 and S$ 37.45. The most frequently booked car type in Shrewsbury is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Auris or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.