The cheapest and fastest trains from Warrington to Manchester
Cheapest price on Oct 28
€6
Average ticket price on Oct 28
€9
Fastest journey on Oct 28
18 m
Average journey duration on Oct 28
18 m
Trains on Oct 28
42
Distance
25 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Warrington to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Warrington to Manchester will cost around €9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €6.
On Wed, Oct 28, we found 42 trains from Warrington to Manchester, including 42 direct services.
On Wed, Oct 28 the direct trains cover the 25 km distance in an average of 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 18 m .
On Wed, Oct 28 the slowest trains will take 18 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.
G891138:49 AM0h29Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ)9:18 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)€61One-way0 transfers
P242444:00 PM0h33Warrington Central (WAC)4:33 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)€61One-way0 transfers
P242371:00 PM0h33Warrington Central (WAC)1:33 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)€61One-way0 transfers
G8912212:49 PM0h29Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ)1:18 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)€61One-way0 transfers
G891241:49 PM0h29Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ)2:18 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)€61One-way0 transfers
C043724:19 PM0h18Warrington Central (WAC)4:37 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)€141One-way0 transfers
C0435912:19 PM0h18Warrington Central (WAC)12:37 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)€141One-way0 transfers
C043631:19 PM0h18Warrington Central (WAC)1:37 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)€141One-way0 transfers
C043652:19 PM0h18Warrington Central (WAC)2:37 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)€141One-way0 transfers
C043683:19 PM0h18Warrington Central (WAC)3:37 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)€141One-way0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Warrington to Manchester
Trains from Warrington to Manchester run on average 8 times per day, taking around 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €3 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:18, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 25 km distance in 18m.
Distance 25 km |
Average train duration 28m |
Cheapest ticket price €3 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 18m |
First train 12:18 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 7 days |
Live departures
Warrington to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Warrington to Manchester trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, October 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C04347 | 8:17 AM Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h20 | 8:37 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38512 | 8:21 AM Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) | 0h29 | 8:50 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24150 | 8:25 AM Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h34 | 8:59 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84665 | 8:48 AM Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h19 | 9:07 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89113 | On time 8:49 AM Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) | 0h29 | 9:18 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24221 | 9:00 AM Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h33 | 9:33 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24234 | 12:00 PM Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h33 | 12:33 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04359 | 12:19 PM Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h18 | 12:37 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38520 | 12:20 PM Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) | 0h30 | 12:50 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38520 | 12:20 PM Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) | 0h34 | 12:54 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84689 | 12:44 PM Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h23 | 1:07 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89122 | On time 12:49 PM Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) | 0h29 | 1:18 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24237 | 1:00 PM Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h33 | 1:33 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04363 | 1:19 PM Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h18 | 1:37 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38523 | 1:20 PM Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) | 0h34 | 1:54 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38523 | 1:20 PM Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) | 0h30 | 1:50 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84695 | 1:44 PM Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h23 | 2:07 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89124 | On time 1:49 PM Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) | 0h29 | 2:18 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24240 | 2:00 PM Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h33 | 2:33 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04365 | 2:19 PM Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h18 | 2:37 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38525 | 2:20 PM Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) | 0h30 | 2:50 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38525 | 2:20 PM Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) | 0h34 | 2:54 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84700 | 2:44 PM Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h23 | 3:07 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89127 | On time 2:49 PM Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) | 0h29 | 3:18 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24242 | 3:00 PM Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h33 | 3:33 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04368 | 3:19 PM Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h18 | 3:37 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38527 | 3:20 PM Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) | 0h30 | 3:50 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38527 | 3:20 PM Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) | 0h34 | 3:54 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84705 | 3:44 PM Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h23 | 4:07 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89130 | On time 3:50 PM Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) | 0h28 | 4:18 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24244 | 4:00 PM Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h33 | 4:33 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04372 | 4:19 PM Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h18 | 4:37 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38529 | 4:20 PM Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) | 0h39 | 4:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38529 | 4:20 PM Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) | 0h34 | 4:54 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24152 | 4:27 PM Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h32 | 4:59 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84712 | 4:44 PM Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h23 | 5:07 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89133 | On time 4:50 PM Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) | 0h29 | 5:19 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24214 | 5:00 PM Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h33 | 5:33 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C21806 | 5:19 PM Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h18 | 5:37 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38531 | 5:20 PM Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) | 0h30 | 5:50 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38531 | 5:20 PM Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) | 0h34 | 5:54 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24153 | 5:27 PM Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h32 | 5:59 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FAQs: Trains from Warrington to Manchester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Warrington to Manchester 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Warrington to Manchester
Most Warrington to Manchester trains use the Warrington Central to Manchester Piccadilly station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Oxford Road. Use this guide to compare Warrington and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Warrington station do trains to Manchester leave from?
Getting to Warrington Central from Warrington city centre
Warrington Central train station facilities and services
Warrington Central has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Warrington Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Warrington Central.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Warrington Central: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Warrington Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Warrington Central: 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.
Getting to Warrington Bank Quay from Warrington city centre
Warrington Bank Quay is 1 km from Warrington city centre. Public transport options include:
Warrington Bank Quay train station facilities and services
Warrington Bank Quay has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Warrington Bank Quay.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Warrington Bank Quay. ATMs are available at Warrington Bank Quay.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Warrington Bank Quay. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Warrington Bank Quay: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Warrington Bank Quay: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Warrington Bank Quay: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform, 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, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Padgate from Warrington city centre
Padgate is 2 km from Warrington city centre. Public transport options include:
Padgate train station facilities and services
Padgate has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Padgate.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Padgate: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Padgate: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Padgate: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Level Access via Ramp, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, 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.
Which Manchester station do trains from Warrington arrive at?
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Getting to Manchester Oxford Road from Manchester city centre
Manchester Oxford Road train station facilities and services
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to East Didsbury from Manchester city centre
East Didsbury is 8 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
East Didsbury train station facilities and services
East Didsbury has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Didsbury, The Gateway
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at East Didsbury. Information desks are located near the ticket office.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at East Didsbury.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at East Didsbury: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at East Didsbury: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at East Didsbury: Ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Travelodge Manchester Didsbury, Premier Inn Manchester Didsbury, Eleven Didsbury Park Hotel.
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