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Compare train and bus for Warrington to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Warrington to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 4m. 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 $14, while a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 68 miles (111 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$38 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Warrington to Birmingham
Compare the available ways to get from Warrington to Birmingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Warrington to Birmingham:
A bus is $25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Warrington to Birmingham costing on average $38.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 39m.
The journey is about 2m faster (1h 34m by train vs 1h 36m by car) and roughly $2 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($38 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 Warrington to Birmingham
How to get from Warrington to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Warrington to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

10:00 AM 2h00 Warrington 12:00 PM Birmingham $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:00 AM 2h00 Warrington 12:00 PM Birmingham $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:00 AM 2h00 Warrington 12:00 PM Birmingham $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:00 AM 2h00 Warrington 11:00 AM Birmingham $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Warrington to Birmingham:
A bus is $25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Warrington to Birmingham costing on average $38.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 39m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Warrington and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Warrington, Winwick Street (Bus Interchange) and arrive in Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry to go to Birmingham by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
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