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Compare train and bus for Warrington to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Warrington to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 56m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €5, while a train costs an average of €5.
Distance: 15 miles (25 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€5 Average price Cheapest | €6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
56m Average total duration Fastest 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 7m.
The journey is about 18m faster (26m by train vs 44m by car) and roughly €1 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€5 vs €6). 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 Manchester
How to get from Warrington to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Warrington to Manchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
P241508:25 AM0h34Warrington Central (WAC)8:59 AMDeansgate (DGT)€41One-way0 transfers
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P241508:25 AM0h34Warrington Central (WAC)8:59 AMDeansgate (DGT)€41One-way0 transfers
Fastest
C215802:19 PM0h18Warrington Central (WAC)2:37 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)€131One-way0 transfers
Other options
G891282:50 PM0h28Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ)3:18 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)€61One-way0 transfers
G891148:49 AM0h29Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ)9:18 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)€61One-way0 transfers
G385138:20 AM0h34Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ)8:54 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€71One-way0 transfers
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Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 7m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Warrington and Manchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Warrington Central (WAC) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Buses mostly depart from Warrington, Winwick Road (Fordton Leisure) and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Travel with Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, Transport for Wales, Transpennine Express, east_midlands_trains, Transport for Wales, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Megabus, Warrington's Own Buses, Bee Network to go to Manchester by bus.
- 9 direct trains per day with Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, Transport for Wales, Transpennine Express, east_midlands_trains, Transport for Wales, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Megabus, Bee Network.
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