The average train between Banbury and Whitchurch takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Banbury 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 Banbury and Whitchurch. The earliest departure is at 6:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Banbury is at 9:57 PM which arrives into Whitchurch at 5:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Banbury to Whitchurch. However, there are services departing from Banbury station and arriving at Whitchurch station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
Banbury to Whitchurch train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Banbury station.
Banbury to Whitchurch train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Crewe station.
Book your Banbury to Whitchurch train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Banbury and Whitchurch is 135.8 km. The road distance is 183 km.
You can take a train from Banbury to Whitchurch (Shrops) via Birmingham New Street and Crewe in around 3h 2m.