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Warrington Museum & Art Gallery
Warrington's main museum with local history, archaeology, and changing exhibitions. A strong introduction to the town's heritage and one of its top cultural stops.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Warrington among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $48.
Distance: 134 miles (217 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$72 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 53m Average total duration Fastest 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 29m Average total duration 7h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Warrington:
A bus is $45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Warrington costing on average $72.
Other travel options to Warrington take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 59m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (3h 23m by train vs 3h 26m by car). Tickets start at around $72 compared to roughly $59 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Warrington trains for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:19 AM Cardiff | 4h01 | 10:20 AM Warrington | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:53 AM Cardiff | 4h05 | 11:58 AM Warrington | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:23 AM Cardiff | 3h57 | 1:20 PM Warrington | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Cardiff to Warrington run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $48 but you can travel from only $19 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:15, the last at 21:42. The fastest train covers the 134 miles (217 km) distance in 3h 41m.
Distance 134 miles (217 km) |
Average train duration 3h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $48 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 41m |
First train 4:15 AM |
Last train 9:42 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Warrington — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Warrington trip today.
Warrington's main museum with local history, archaeology, and changing exhibitions. A strong introduction to the town's heritage and one of its top cultural stops.
Specialist collection of local transport and motoring heritage, usually seen through enthusiast events and displays. Best for visitors interested in engineering history.
Small heritage museum in Lymm focused on village history, people, and local industries. A rewarding stop for visitors exploring the conservation area and canal.
Warrington's signature Victorian park with formal gardens, play areas, and broad lawns. A classic local favorite for relaxing walks and riverside green space.
Large historic parkland estate with formal gardens, woodland walks, and family attractions. One of the area's most popular green escapes for all ages.
Attractive canal-side village core with stone bridge, independent shops, and waterside paths. Ideal for a scenic stroll and a feel for historic Cheshire character.
A Cheshire classic of crumbly cow's milk cheese from the county around Warrington, prized for its mild, tangy flavour and long regional history.
Traditional oatcakes eaten across Cheshire and nearby counties, often served warm with cheese or breakfast fillings. A simple local staple worth trying.
A hearty baked potato pie linked with north-west England, usually filled with sliced potatoes and onion. It is a classic comfort food in local pubs and homes.
Popular Brazilian-style grill in Warrington offering skewered meats, buffet options and a lively casual atmosphere suited to groups and hearty appetites.
Canal-side pub and dining room in Lymm near Warrington, serving refined British dishes in a relaxed historic atmosphere with a strong local reputation.
Well-known independent Italian restaurant with a long-standing local following, serving pasta, pizza and classic mains in a friendly neighbourhood setting.
Moderate for UK city travel: hotels often cost less than London, dining is standard UK pricing, and local buses or trains are manageable for most visitors.
Service is often included at restaurants; if not, 10% is typical for good service. Round up taxi fares. Cafe tipping is optional, usually small change.
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Warrington Central -> Golden Square Shopping Centre, Warrington
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Warrington 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 Warrington, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Cardiff to Warrington trains use the Cardiff Central to Warrington Bank Quay station pair, with some services arriving at Warrington Central. Use this guide to compare Cardiff and Warrington train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Cardiff Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen, Pret a Manger, Tesco Express
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located outside of the main entrance.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30, Sat: 05:40 - 21:30, Sun: 07:30 - 21:30.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cardiff Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Cardiff Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Central: There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
Nearby hotels include Clayton Hotel Cardiff, Cardiff Marriott Hotel, Travelodge Cardiff Central.
Cathays has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Cathays.
Ticket office support is available at Cathays. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cathays: Parking.
Available at Cathays: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cathays: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B3. While both platforms are step-free, there is no facility for wheelchair users, mobility scooter users or persons with reduced mobility to cross between Platform 1 and 2 due to a steep footbridge. Customers who have travelled from the Valleys and wish to access the University or the Civic Centre are advised to travel to Queen Street station, change onto a North-bound service and alight at Cathays on the return service, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) take cash, and major debit and credit cards. The machine on the Cardiff-bound platform is only available during staffing hours. The machine on the Pontypridd-bound platform is available all the time, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Nearby hotels include Travelodge.
Llandaf is 4 km from Cardiff city centre. Public transport options include:
Llandaf has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Llandaf.
Ticket office support is available at Llandaf. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Llandaf: Parking.
Available at Llandaf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Llandaf: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Cardiff) via a footbridge with lifts. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Pontypridd) from the station car park. Access between the platforms is via a footbridge with lifts, 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: There are two ticket machines. One accepts cash and the other accepts payment by major debit and credit cards only, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Warrington Bank Quay is 1 km from Warrington city centre. Public transport options include:
Warrington Bank Quay has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Warrington Bank Quay.
Wi-Fi is available at Warrington Bank Quay. ATMs are available at Warrington Bank Quay.
Ticket office support is available at Warrington Bank Quay. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Warrington Bank Quay: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Warrington Bank Quay: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Warrington Bank Quay: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform, 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 toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Warrington Central has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Warrington Central.
Ticket office support is available at Warrington Central.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Warrington Central: Parking, WC.
Available at Warrington Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Warrington Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Step free access is available to both platforms at the station. Customer Lifts are available from first to last train, 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 toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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