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Compare bus and train for Birmingham to Warrington
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Warrington among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, while a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 68 miles (111 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$37 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Warrington:
A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Warrington costing on average $37.
Other travel options to Warrington take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 6m.
The journey is about 4m faster (1h 24m by train vs 1h 28m by car) and roughly $3 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($37 vs $40). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Warrington
How to get from Birmingham to Warrington by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Warrington is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
W332287:07 PM1h19Birmingham New Street (BHM)8:26 PMWarrington Bank Quay (WBQ)$191One-way0 transfers
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W332287:07 PM1h19Birmingham New Street (BHM)8:26 PMWarrington Bank Quay (WBQ)$191One-way0 transfers
Fastest
W332287:07 PM1h19Birmingham New Street (BHM)8:26 PMWarrington Bank Quay (WBQ)$191One-way0 transfers
Other options
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W333478:34 PM1h45Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:19 PMWarrington Bank Quay (WBQ)$581One-way1 transfer
W33159 · W333109:07 PM2h00Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:07 PMWarrington Bank Quay (WBQ)$581One-way1 transfer
C17996+
C043867:34 PM2h08Birmingham New Street (BHM)9:42 PMWarrington Central (WAC)$581One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Warrington:
A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Warrington costing on average $37.
Other travel options to Warrington take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 12m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Warrington as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway and arrive in Warrington, Winwick Street (Bus Interchange).
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express, Megabus to go to Warrington by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains to go to Warrington by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales.
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