The average train between Southport and Whitchurch takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Southport 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 Southport and Whitchurch. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southport is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Whitchurch at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Wallgate and take an average of 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 16m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Southport to Whitchurch? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Southport to Whitchurch. However, there are services departing from Southport station and arriving at Whitchurch station via Wigan Wallgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Southport to Whitchurch train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Southport station.
Southport to Whitchurch train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Whitchurch (Shrops) station.
Book your Southport to Whitchurch train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Southport and Whitchurch is 78.1 km. The road distance is 107 km.
You can take a train from Southport to Whitchurch (Shrops) via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, and Crewe in around 2h 41m.