Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Warrington Central (WAC) train with Northern Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Warrington Central (WAC)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Nov 04
Cheapest price on Nov 04
$4
Average ticket price on Nov 04
$10
Fastest journey on Nov 04
17 m
Average journey duration on Nov 04
18 m
Trains on Nov 04
17
Distance
25 km
Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Warrington Central (WAC) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Warrington Central (WAC) will cost around $10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $4.

Fast trains

On Wed, Nov 04, we found 17 trains from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Warrington Central (WAC), including 17 direct services.

On Wed, Nov 04 the direct trains cover the 25 km distance in an average of 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 17 m .

On Wed, Nov 04 the slowest trains will take 19 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Warrington Central (WAC)

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Trains from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Warrington Central (WAC) run on average 12 times per day, taking around 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $3 if you book in advance.

There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:32, the last at 21:44. The fastest train covers the 15 miles (25 km) distance in 17m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Journey facts

  • Distance15 miles (25 km)
  • Average train duration25m
  • Cheapest ticket price$3
  • Trains per day12
  • Direct trains12
  • Fastest train17m
  • First train5:32 AM
  • Last train9:44 PM
  • Cheapest MonthJun
  • Cheapest DayMon
  • High SeasonOct - Dec
  • Low SeasonApr - Jun
  • Busiest DayThu
  • Least Busy DayWed
  • Best time to book14 days

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Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Frequently asked questions about your Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Warrington Central (WAC) trip

Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Warrington Central (WAC).

Train ticket prices from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Warrington Central (WAC) can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $3, while the average price is around $9.
The train from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Warrington Central (WAC) takes 17m and runs 12 per day.
The distance by train from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Warrington Central (WAC) is 15 miles (25 km).
The first train from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Warrington Central (WAC) leaves at 5:32 AM.
The last train from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Warrington Central (WAC) leaves at 9:44 PM.
Yes, there is a direct train from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Warrington Central (WAC). This service operates 12 times per day, provided by Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Transport for Wales.

Live departures

Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Warrington Central (WAC) train times

The table below shows live departures for Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Warrington Central (WAC) trains for today, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Transpennine ExpressW84697
On time
4:11 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h19
4:30 PM Warrington Central (WAC)		0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG86197
On time
4:14 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h36
4:50 PM Warrington Central (WAC)		0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC21593
On time
4:41 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h17
4:58 PM Warrington Central (WAC)		0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP24188
On time
4:46 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h32
5:18 PM Warrington Central (WAC)		0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW84702
On time
5:11 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h21
5:32 PM Warrington Central (WAC)		0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP24201
On time
5:15 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h39
5:54 PM Warrington Central (WAC)		0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC21809
Delayed
5:44 PM 5:41 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h19
6:00 PM Warrington Central (WAC)		0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP24191
On time
5:46 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h32
6:18 PM Warrington Central (WAC)		0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW84708
On time
6:11 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h19
6:30 PM Warrington Central (WAC)		0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG86203
On time
6:14 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h37
6:51 PM Warrington Central (WAC)		0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC21595
On time
6:41 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h17
6:58 PM Warrington Central (WAC)		0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP24193
On time
6:46 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h31
7:17 PM Warrington Central (WAC)		0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW84714
On time
7:10 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h24
7:34 PM Warrington Central (WAC)		0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC21803
On time
7:41 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h17
7:58 PM Warrington Central (WAC)		0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW84727
On time
9:11 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h24
9:35 PM Warrington Central (WAC)		0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP24202
On time
9:46 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h32
10:18 PM Warrington Central (WAC)		0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW84734
On time
10:11 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h24
10:35 PM Warrington Central (WAC)		0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP24205
On time
10:47 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h33
11:20 PM Warrington Central (WAC)		0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW84738
On time
11:14 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h24
11:38 PM Warrington Central (WAC)		0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP24208
On time
11:28 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h38
12:06 AM Warrington Central (WAC)		0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW846436:11 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h24
6:35 AM Warrington Central (WAC)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP241876:32 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h36
7:08 AM Warrington Central (WAC)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG861856:46 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h30
7:16 AM Warrington Central (WAC)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW846467:11 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h24
7:35 AM Warrington Central (WAC)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC044367:41 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h17
7:58 AM Warrington Central (WAC)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP241897:46 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h30
8:16 AM Warrington Central (WAC)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW846518:11 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h19
8:30 AM Warrington Central (WAC)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG861898:14 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h37
8:51 AM Warrington Central (WAC)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC044398:41 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h17
8:58 AM Warrington Central (WAC)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP241928:46 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h30
9:16 AM Warrington Central (WAC)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW846569:11 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h19
9:30 AM Warrington Central (WAC)0 transfersDirect

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Train companies

Train companies from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Warrington Central (WAC)

Trains from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Warrington Central (WAC) with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, and East Midlands Railway. High-speed trains available on this route with Transpennine Express and East Midlands Railway. Regional trains available on this route with Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, and Transport for Wales. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.

Northern Rail

About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Northern Rail Duration
27m
Cheapest Northern Rail Price
$3
Northern Rail frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Transpennine Express

About
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Transpennine Express Duration
18m
Cheapest Transpennine Express Price
$4
Transpennine Express frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Learn more about Transpennine Express

East Midlands Railway

About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average East Midlands Railway Duration
17m
Cheapest East Midlands Railway Price
$16
East Midlands Railway frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone
Learn more about East Midlands Railway

Transport for Wales

About
Transport for Wales is a public transport provider in Wales, UK. It operates a comprehensive network of trains, buses and ferries across the country. The trains are modern and comfortable, with a range of different types including InterCity Express Trains, Regional Trains, and Metro Trains. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. There are a variety of ticket types available, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and group tickets. The most popular routes include Cardiff to Swansea, Cardiff to Newport, and Cardiff to Manchester.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Transport for Wales Duration
29m
Cheapest Transport for Wales Price
$11
Transport for Wales frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policy depends on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most routes with snacks and drinks. Some stations have cafes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations recommended but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket (£5 per day). Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
Learn more about Transport for Wales

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) and Warrington Central (WAC)

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

Yes, there is a high-speed train from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Warrington Central (WAC).
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Warrington Central (WAC).
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the BritRail Pass are valid on most trains within the United Kingdom, offering unlimited travel on participating train operators for a set period.

FAQs: Trains from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Warrington Central (WAC)

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Warrington Central (WAC) 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 Central (WAC), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Yes, you can take the train from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Warrington Central (WAC).

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Warrington Central (WAC)

Most Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Warrington Central (WAC) trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Warrington Central station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) and Warrington Central (WAC) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Manchester
Arrival train stations in Warrington
Manchester Oxford RoadManchester Oxford Road station, Station Approach, Oxford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 6FUParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to Manchester Oxford Road from Manchester city centre

Bus42A, 43, 42, 101, 85, 85A, 111, 263, 142, 143, 87, 41, 18, 86, 15, 250, 42B, 42C, 103, 102 · 5m · $3 · every ~224 min
T1 · 1h 7m

Manchester Oxford Road train station facilities and services

Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: 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.

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