If you're driving from Birmingham, take the M54 and exit at junction 7 onto the A5 towards Shrewsbury. From Manchester, take the M56 and then the M6 southbound. Exit at junction 10a onto the M54 and then exit at junction 7 onto the A5. If you're coming from London, take the M40 and then the M42 towards Birmingham. Follow the M6 northbound and then exit at junction 10a onto the M54. Exit at junction 7 onto the A5.
If you're taking the train, Shrewsbury has good connections to major cities. From London Euston, take the Virgin Trains service to Shrewsbury direct. From Birmingham New Street, catch a train with Virgin Trains or Arriva Trains Wales. From Manchester Piccadilly, take the TransPennine Express to Shrewsbury.
From nearby towns, such as Telford or Wolverhampton, there are frequent bus and train services to Shrewsbury. Alternatively, if you're feeling adventurous, you could cycle along the National Cycle Network Route 81, which passes through Shrewsbury.
The closest airport to Shrewsbury is Birmingham Airport, which is approximately 55 miles away.
The most direct route from the airport to Shrewsbury is via the M6 and M54 motorways. Alternatively, you can take the train from Birmingham International Station to Shrewsbury Station, which takes approximately 45 minutes.