The average train between Rugby and Whitchurch takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Rugby 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 Rugby and Whitchurch. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rugby is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Whitchurch at 5:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Whitchurch. However, there are services departing from Rugby station and arriving at Whitchurch station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
Rugby to Whitchurch train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Rugby station.
Rugby to Whitchurch train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Whitchurch (Shrops) station.
Book your Rugby to Whitchurch train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Rugby and Whitchurch is 116.7 km. The road distance is 143 km.
You can take a train from Rugby to Whitchurch (Shrops) via Crewe in around 2h 11m.