The average train between Edinburgh and Whitchurch takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Whitchurch. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Whitchurch. The earliest departure is at 1:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Whitchurch at 10:29 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Whitchurch. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Whitchurch station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
Edinburgh to Whitchurch train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Whitchurch train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Book your Edinburgh to Whitchurch train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Edinburgh and Whitchurch is 333.2 km. The road distance is 410 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewe every 4 hours. Tickets cost £85–140 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week.