The average train between Bristol and Whitchurch takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol 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 3 hours between Bristol and Whitchurch. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Whitchurch at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Whitchurch. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Whitchurch station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Bristol to Whitchurch train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Whitchurch train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Whitchurch (Shrops) station.
Book your Bristol to Whitchurch train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Bristol and Whitchurch is 168.6 km. The road distance is 224 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Whitchurch (Shrops) via Newport (S Wales) in around 3h 30m.