The cheapest and fastest trains from Shrewsbury to Whitchurch
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£7
Fastest journey
27 m
Average duration
27 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
29 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Shrewsbury to Whitchurch is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Shrewsbury to Whitchurch will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
Of the 1 trains that leave Shrewsbury for Whitchurch every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 29 km distance in an average of 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 27 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Shrewsbury to Whitchurch
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Shrewsbury to Whitchurch among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £4.
Distance: 29 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£6 Average Price | £3 Average Price Cheapest |
52m Average total duration Fastest 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Shrewsbury to Whitchurch train times
The table below shows live departures for Shrewsbury to Whitchurch trains for tomorrow, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:25 Shrewsbury | 0h27 | 07:52 Whitchurch | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Shrewsbury to Whitchurch
Trains from Shrewsbury to Whitchurch run on average 5 times per day, taking around 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:13, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 29 km distance in 25m.
Distance 29 km |
Average train duration 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 25m |
First train 00:13 |
Last train 23:52 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Shrewsbury to Whitchurch trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Shrewsbury and Whitchurch from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Shrewsbury to Whitchurch train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Shrewsbury to Whitchurch by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Whitchurch, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Shrewsbury and Whitchurch
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 20:40 Saturday 05:20 - 19:40 Sunday 07:20 - 19:40
- Car Park: Station Forecourt
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. Step free access to all platforms. The lift to Platform 3 is accessible from the front of the station. The lift to Platforms 4 to 7 is situated at the end of the subway beyond the ticket barriers.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) take cash, and major debit and credit cards.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4a. The National key toilets are located on Platform 4a; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 4a; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On Platform 7
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the station forecourt
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B3. Access to Platform 1 (to Shrewsbury) is via a footbridge with 44 steps. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Crewe) from the station car park. Access between the platforms is via the footbridge
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Use the bus stops close to the station entrance on Station Road. Shrewsbury direction - bus stop on station side of the road; Crewe direction- bus stop after turning for Wayland Road.
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