The cheapest and fastest trains from Warrington Central (WAC) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price
$6
Average price
$14
Fastest journey
22 m
Average duration
22 m
Trains per day
38
Distance
26 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Warrington Central (WAC) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Warrington Central (WAC) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
Of the 38 trains that leave Warrington Central (WAC) for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) on Sat, Jun 20, 34 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 26 km distance in an average of 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 22 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 22 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.
P24212 · G899266:54 AM1h08Warrington Central (WAC)8:02 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$61One-way1 transfer
P24239 · G8985610:49 PM0h56Warrington Central (WAC)11:45 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$61One-way1 transfer
P24236 · G8985310:10 PM0h37Warrington Central (WAC)10:47 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$61One-way1 transfer
P24148 · G898185:59 AM0h46Warrington Central (WAC)6:45 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$61One-way1 transfer
W847399:44 PM0h27Warrington Central (WAC)10:11 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$101One-way0 transfers
C043519:19 AM0h22Warrington Central (WAC)9:41 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$161One-way0 transfers
C215826:19 PM0h22Warrington Central (WAC)6:41 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$161One-way0 transfers
C043917:19 PM0h22Warrington Central (WAC)7:41 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$161One-way0 transfers
C043838:19 PM0h22Warrington Central (WAC)8:41 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$161One-way0 transfers
C215839:19 PM0h22Warrington Central (WAC)9:41 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$161One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Warrington Central (WAC) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Warrington Central (WAC) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $5, and a bus costs an average of $16.
Distance: 16 miles (26 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price | $8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 0m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 36m Average total duration 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Warrington Central (WAC) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN):
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Warrington Central (WAC) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 6m.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (30m by train vs 36m by car). Tickets start at around $11 (€9) compared to roughly $8 (€6) 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.
Direct services run with Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Transport for Wales, east_midlands_trains, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited.
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.
Live departures
Warrington Central (WAC) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Warrington Central (WAC) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P24148 · G89818 | On time 5:59 AM Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h46 | 6:45 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W84653 | On time 6:42 AM Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h29 | 7:11 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04344 | On time 7:17 AM Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h24 | 7:41 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84658 | On time 7:46 AM Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h25 | 8:11 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04347 | On time 8:17 AM Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h24 | 8:41 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84665 | On time 8:48 AM Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h23 | 9:11 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04350 | On time 9:19 AM Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h22 | 9:41 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84670 | On time 9:44 AM Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h27 | 10:11 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04354 | On time 10:19 AM Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h22 | 10:41 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84677 | On time 10:44 AM Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h27 | 11:11 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04357 | On time 11:19 AM Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h22 | 11:41 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84683 | On time 11:44 AM Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h27 | 12:11 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04359 | On time 12:19 PM Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h22 | 12:41 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84689 | On time 12:44 PM Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h27 | 1:11 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04363 | On time 1:19 PM Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h22 | 1:41 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84695 | On time 1:44 PM Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h27 | 2:11 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04365 | On time 2:19 PM Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h22 | 2:41 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84700 | On time 2:44 PM Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h27 | 3:11 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04368 | On time 3:19 PM Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h22 | 3:41 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84705 | On time 3:44 PM Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h27 | 4:11 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04372 | On time 4:19 PM Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h22 | 4:41 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84712 | On time 4:44 PM Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h27 | 5:11 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21806 | On time 5:19 PM Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h22 | 5:41 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84719 | On time 5:48 PM Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h23 | 6:11 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21581 | On time 6:19 PM Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h22 | 6:41 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84725 | On time 6:44 PM Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h27 | 7:11 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04380 | On time 7:19 PM Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h22 | 7:41 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84730 | On time 7:44 PM Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h27 | 8:11 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04382 | On time 8:19 PM Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h22 | 8:41 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84737 | On time 8:44 PM Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h27 | 9:11 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24231 · G89845 | On time 9:00 PM Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h45 | 9:45 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W84740 | On time 9:44 PM Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h27 | 10:11 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21584 | On time 10:05 PM Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h23 | 10:28 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24236 · G89852 | On time 10:10 PM Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h37 | 10:47 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W84632 | On time 10:44 PM Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h34 | 11:18 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24239 · G89856 | On time 10:49 PM Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h56 | 11:45 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
W84935 | On time 11:45 PM Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h24 | 12:09 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Warrington Central (WAC) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Trains from Warrington Central (WAC) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:59, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 16 miles (26 km) distance in 22m.
Distance 16 miles (26 km) |
Average train duration 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 22m |
First train 4:59 AM |
Last train 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, Transport for Wales, east_midlands_trains, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Warrington Central (WAC) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trainsTranspennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, Transport for Wales, east_midlands_trains, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Warrington Central (WAC) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from $5 (€4). 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 Warrington Central (WAC) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Warrington Central (WAC) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Warrington Central (WAC) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:00 - 20:40 Sunday 08:25 - 20:40
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the Bus Stops outside the Station Entrance.
- 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
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