The Croud Meadow (formerly Montgomery Waters Meadow and New Meadow), home of Shrewsbury Town FC, is located on Oteley Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 6ST. Situated on the southern edge of Shrewsbury close to the A5 bypass, the stadium is one of the easiest EFL grounds to reach by car while also being well served by rail and local bus services. This guide explains the best ways to reach the stadium, where to park and the public transport options available on matchdays.
If you're travelling from Manchester, Liverpool, Cheshire, Stoke-on-Trent or North Wales, the easiest route is via the A49 or M6.
If travelling from North Wales, many supporters use the A483, joining the A5 around Shrewsbury before following signs to the stadium.
Supporters travelling from Birmingham, Worcester, Bristol, Cardiff or the South of England should follow these directions:
The stadium is located just a few minutes from the A5 bypass, making it easy to reach without driving through the town centre.
If travelling from Nottingham, Leicester, Peterborough or the East Midlands:
The journey from Birmingham typically takes around one hour.
Supporters travelling from Mid Wales or the Welsh borders should:
Traffic generally flows well thanks to the stadium's location close to the bypass, although queues can develop shortly before kick-off.
Shrewsbury Railway Station has regular direct services from Manchester, Chester, Crewe and North Wales.
Most northern supporters can travel directly or with one simple change at Crewe or Chester.
From the station, supporters can walk, catch a local bus or take a short taxi journey to the stadium.
Supporters travelling from London, Birmingham, Bristol or South Wales usually travel via Birmingham New Street.
Once you arrive at Shrewsbury station, several transport options are available for reaching The Croud Meadow.
Yes. Walking is possible, although it is longer than at many football grounds.
The stadium is approximately 2 miles (3.2km) from Shrewsbury railway station.
The walk takes around 35-40 minutes via the town centre and Oteley Road.
Many supporters choose to walk before the match, although buses and taxis provide a quicker alternative.
Yes. Arriva Midlands and local bus operators provide regular services between Shrewsbury town centre and Oteley Road.
Popular services include:
Buses generally operate every 15-30 minutes during the daytime. The journey from the railway station area to the stadium usually takes around 10-15 minutes, followed by a short walk.
No. Shrewsbury Town do not currently operate a dedicated matchday shuttle bus between the railway station and the stadium.
Most supporters either use the scheduled bus services, take a taxi or walk.
Yes. Shrewsbury has one of the UK's most comprehensive Park and Ride networks.
Supporters can use:
On Saturdays, regular buses operate into Shrewsbury town centre. From there, supporters can catch another local bus, take a taxi or walk to the stadium.
While there is no direct Park and Ride service to the stadium itself, these sites provide an excellent way to avoid town centre parking.
Yes. The Croud Meadow has several official stadium car parks.
However:
Address: Hereford Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 9NB
This large Park & Ride site is around 1 mile from the stadium.
Supporters can either take a taxi or walk to The Croud Meadow in approximately 20-25 minutes.
Some local businesses occasionally offer unofficial matchday parking close to Oteley Road.
Availability varies by fixture and early arrival is recommended.
Several public car parks are available in Shrewsbury town centre, including:
From these locations supporters can either walk (30-40 minutes) or use local buses to reach the stadium.
If parking away from the stadium:
Yes. Accessible parking is available within the official stadium car parks.
Supporters should contact Shrewsbury Town before travelling to reserve a space.
For motorists, travelling via the A5 and Oteley Road junction offers the quickest and simplest route to the stadium from every direction.
If travelling by train, taking a service to Shrewsbury Railway Station followed by a short bus or taxi journey is generally the most convenient option, although the stadium can also be reached on foot in around 35-40 minutes.
Supporters planning to drive should pre-book stadium parking whenever possible or use Shrewsbury's excellent Park & Ride facilities to avoid congestion around kick-off.
