The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Whitchurch
Cheapest price
€17
Average price
€22
Fastest journey
1 h 21 m
Average duration
3 h 59 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
64 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Whitchurch is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Whitchurch will cost around €22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €17.
It's difficult to get from Manchester to Whitchurch without transferring at least once.
11:00 PM6h36Manchester5:36 AMWhitchurch (shrops)€171One-way1 transfer
10:30 PM1h21Manchester11:51 PMWhitchurch (shrops)€261One-way1 transfer
10:30 PM1h21Manchester11:51 PMWhitchurch (shrops)€261One-way1 transfer
11:00 PM6h36Manchester5:36 AMWhitchurch (shrops)€171One-way1 transfer
Live departures
Manchester to Whitchurch train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Whitchurch trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AW741700+ W33763 | On time 8:54 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h41 | 10:35 AM Whitchurch (Shropshire) (WTC) | 1 transfer | |
AW741100+ W33765 | On time 9:54 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h41 | 11:35 AM Whitchurch (Shropshire) (WTC) | 1 transfer | |
AW739100+ W33599 | On time 10:54 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h41 | 12:35 PM Whitchurch (Shropshire) (WTC) | 1 transfer | |
AW739000+ W33471 | On time 11:54 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h41 | 1:35 PM Whitchurch (Shropshire) (WTC) | 1 transfer | |
V94012 · AW737200 | On time 9:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h35 | 11:05 PM Whitchurch (Shropshire) (WTC) | 1 transfer | |
V94011 · AW701900 | On time 10:31 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h30 | 12:01 AM Whitchurch (Shropshire) (WTC) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Whitchurch
Trains from Manchester to Whitchurch run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €14 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 64 km distance in 56m.
Distance 64 km |
Average train duration 1h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price €14 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 56m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Northern Rail, Cross Country, Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited from Manchester to Whitchurch trainsTransport for Wales, Northern Rail, Cross Country, Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Manchester and Whitchurch from €14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Manchester to Whitchurch
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Whitchurch by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Whitchurch, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Manchester to Whitchurch
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge
- Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: No cycle storage
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: There will be no toilet provision at Manchester Oxford Road from 15th July to 25th July to allow for existing toilets to be refurbished
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on Platform 4/5
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Whitworth St West (200 yards from station) (station side for Liverpool, opposite side for Piccadilly)
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B3. Access to Platform 1 (to Shrewsbury) is via a footbridge with 44 steps. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Crewe) from the station car park. Access between the platforms is via the footbridge
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Use the bus stops close to the station entrance on Station Road. Shrewsbury direction - bus stop on station side of the road; Crewe direction- bus stop after turning for Wayland Road.
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