The average train between Runcorn and Whitchurch takes 1h 21m and the fastest train takes 44 min. There is a train service every few hours from Runcorn 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 hourly between Runcorn and Whitchurch. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Whitchurch at 5:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Whitchurch. However, there are services departing from Runcorn station and arriving at Whitchurch station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
Runcorn to Whitchurch train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Runcorn station.
Runcorn to Whitchurch train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Whitchurch (Shrops) station.
Book your Runcorn to Whitchurch train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Runcorn and Whitchurch is 41.4 km. The road distance is 58 km.
You can take a train from Runcorn to Whitchurch (Shrops) via Crewe in around 1h 25m.