With a population of 69,519, Shrewsbury is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Shrewsbury to see all of its attractions.
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Lion and Pheasant (49-50 Wyle Cop) and The Old Three Pigeons (Nesscliffe) are great picks.
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 Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 33h 05m.
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 $8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $62 for a 2h 11m 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.
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 Europcar, among others, in London.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shrewsbury, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Shrewsbury takes 45 miles and will cost you around $6. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 70 miles.
Average rates range from around $176 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $294 and up for a 5-star experience.
Hiring a car in Shrewsbury costs $250 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 76% more expensive than at Manchester.
Expect to pay $2.85 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 $34.20 and $45.59. The most frequently booked car type in Shrewsbury is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.