Manchester to Warrington train with Northern Rail (3)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Warrington

Showing times and prices for Dec 05

Cheapest price

$5

Average price

$9

Fastest journey

17 m

Average duration

26 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

25 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Manchester to Warrington will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.

Fast trains

Of the 6 trains that leave Manchester for Warrington on Fri, Dec 05, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, Dec 05 the direct trains cover the 25 km distance in an average of 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 17 m .

On Fri, Dec 05 the slowest trains will take 33 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.

Northern Rail (3)Y04599
08:46AM0h30
Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
09:16AMWarrington Central (WAC)
$51One-way
0 transfers
Northern Rail (3)Y00773
08:16AM0h35
Deansgate (DGT)
08:51AMWarrington Central (WAC)
$51One-way
0 transfers
Northern Rail (3)Y02331
08:06AM0h33
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
08:39AMWarrington Bank Quay (WBQ)
$71One-way
0 transfers
Transport for WalesG55463
08:48AM0h32
Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
09:20AMWarrington Bank Quay (WBQ)
$101One-way
0 transfers
TransPennine ExpressC27136
08:11AM0h19
Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
08:30AMWarrington Central (WAC)
$141One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Manchester to Warrington

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Warrington among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €2, and a bus costs an average of €13.

Distance: 15 miles (25 km)

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€5

Average price

Cheapest

€13

Average price

55m

Average total duration

Fastest

25m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 33m

Average total duration

1h 3m

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30m

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Live departures

Manchester to Warrington train times

The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Warrington trains for today, Thursday, December 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 7:08 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
northern_railY02331
On time
8:06 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h33
8:39 AM Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ)
0 transfersDirect
transpennine_expressC27136
On time
8:11 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h19
8:30 AM Warrington Central (WAC)
0 transfersDirect
northern_railY00773
On time
8:16 AM Deansgate (DGT)
0h35
8:51 AM Warrington Central (WAC)
0 transfersDirect
east_midlands_railwayY07536
On time
8:41 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h17
8:58 AM Warrington Central (WAC)
0 transfersDirect
northern_railY04599
On time
8:46 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h30
9:16 AM Warrington Central (WAC)
0 transfersDirect
transport_for_walesG55463
On time
8:48 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h32
9:20 AM Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ)
0 transfersDirect
northern_railY00980
On time
5:06 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h33
5:39 PM Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ)
0 transfersDirect
transpennine_expressC27083
On time
5:11 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h21
5:32 PM Warrington Central (WAC)
0 transfersDirect
northern_railY01308
On time
5:15 PM Deansgate (DGT)
0h37
5:52 PM Warrington Central (WAC)
0 transfersDirect
east_midlands_railwayY07563
On time
5:41 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h19
6:00 PM Warrington Central (WAC)
0 transfersDirect
northern_railY01787
On time
5:46 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h32
6:18 PM Warrington Central (WAC)
0 transfersDirect
transport_for_walesG55459
On time
5:48 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h30
6:18 PM Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ)
0 transfersDirect
northern_railY05429
On time
6:06 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h32
6:38 PM Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ)
0 transfersDirect
transpennine_expressC27077
On time
6:11 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h19
6:30 PM Warrington Central (WAC)
0 transfersDirect
northern_railY00775
On time
6:16 PM Deansgate (DGT)
0h35
6:51 PM Warrington Central (WAC)
0 transfersDirect
east_midlands_railwayY07566
On time
6:41 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h17
6:58 PM Warrington Central (WAC)
0 transfersDirect
northern_railY01752
On time
6:46 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h31
7:17 PM Warrington Central (WAC)
0 transfersDirect
transport_for_walesG55465
On time
6:48 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h29
7:17 PM Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ)
0 transfersDirect
Friday, December 5
transport_for_wales6:48 AM Manchester
0h30
7:18 AM Warrington0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester to Warrington

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Trains from Manchester to Warrington run on average 8 times per day, taking around 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $3 (€2) if you book in advance.

There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:17, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 15 miles (25 km) distance in 19m.

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.
Price information
Distance
15 miles (25 km)
Average train duration
25m
Cheapest ticket price
$3 (€2)
Trains per day
8
Direct trains
8
Fastest train
19m
First train
00:17
Last train
23:52
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.
Price information

Train companies: Northern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains from Manchester to Warrington trainsNorthern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Manchester and Warrington from $3 (€2). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Northern Rail (3)

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 Duration
25m
Cheapest Price
$3 (€2)
Northern Rail (3) frequency
4 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

East Midlands Trains

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
East Midlands Trains frequency
2 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

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 Duration
36m
Cheapest Price
$16 (€13)
TransPennine Express frequency
2 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

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 Duration
29m
Cheapest Price
$4 (€3)
Transport for Wales frequency
2 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

first_transpennine_express

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
19m
Cheapest Price
$30 (€24)
first_transpennine_express frequency
6 a day

east_midlands_trains

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
16m
Cheapest Price
$22 (€18)
east_midlands_trains frequency
4 a day

FAQs: Trains from Manchester to Warrington

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester 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.

FAQs
In Warrington, you can explore the local markets for fresh produce and unique goods, catch a music or arts performance at the Pyramid & Parr Hall, and experience go-karting at TeamSport Indoor Karting. Enjoy a sports event at the Warrington Wolves Rugby League Club or take a leisurely walk along the Trans Pennine Trail. Visit Walton Hall and Gardens for its beautiful gardens and children's zoo, explore the art and historical artifacts at Warrington Museum & Art Gallery, have fun with the family at Gulliver's World Theme Park, or enjoy the scenic walking and cycling paths of Sankey Valley Park. Relax or engage in sports at Victoria Park.
Warrington can be explored comfortably in 1-2 days, allowing time to visit local attractions such as the Warrington Museum & Art Gallery, Gulliver's World Theme Park, and Walton Hall and Gardens.
The distance by train from Manchester to Warrington is 15 miles (25 km).
The train from Manchester to Warrington takes 19m and runs 8 per day.
Yes, a day trip from Manchester to Warrington is feasible. The journey takes 19m and covers 15 miles (25 km). Trains run 8 times per day.
The train station in Manchester that goes to Warrington is Manchester Oxford Road (MCO), which connects to Warrington Central (WAC).
The last train from Manchester to Warrington leaves at 11:52 PM.
The train journey from Manchester to Warrington offers views of urban landscapes, industrial sites, and some green spaces, but it is not typically considered particularly scenic.
Yes, there is a high-speed train from Manchester to Warrington.
Train ticket prices from Manchester to Warrington can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $3 (€2), while the average price is around $6 (€5).
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Manchester to Warrington.
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Warrington is by train, with a cost of around $3 (€2).
The first train from Manchester to Warrington leaves at 12:17 AM.
Yes, you can take the train from Manchester to Warrington.
Yes, there is a direct train from Manchester to Warrington. This service operates 8 times per day, provided by Northern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains, Transport for Wales.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Manchester to Warrington

Manchester
Warrington
The major train station for departures in Manchester is Ardwick. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Ardwick for your trip from Manchester to Warrington.
ArdwickParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: No
  • Step free access coverage: No
  • Step free access note: Category C station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station Through a gate on Blind Lane, along a path (68 paces, 1:10 slope), up 23 steps and along the path (61 paces), up 32 steps across the footbridge (17 paces) and down 31 steps onto the platform.
  • Accessible taxis: contact Customer Relations 08002006060
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: Station Entrance
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transit options for Ardwick
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Junction of Devonshire Street North and Blind Lane
  • Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Dining
Dining
  • Cabral's Restaurant Brazilian Street Food and Grocery Store
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: No
  • Step free access coverage: No
  • Step free access note: Category C station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station , To Manchester : up 47 steps onto the platform. To Glossop/Sheffield : up 47 steps onto the Manchester platform, turn right and up 31 steps, across the footbridge (15 paces) and down 31 steps onto the platform
  • Accessible taxis: contact Customer Relations 08002006060
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transit options for Ashburys
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Pottery Lane (A6010) under railway bridge.
  • Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
4 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: No
  • Step free access coverage: No
  • Step free access note: Category C station, To Manchester : Through a 3ft wide gate, along a path (80 paces), down a stepped ramp (42 paces, 1:9 slope) to the right of the bridge and through a 3ft wide gate onto the platform. To Sheffield : Through a 3ft wide gate, down a stepped ramp (50 paces, 1:9 slope) to the left of the bridge, along a path (25 paces) and through a 3ft wide gate onto the platform
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transit options for Belle Vue
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Hyde Road (station side towards Manchester & opposite side towards Marple).
  • Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811

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