The cheapest and fastest trains from Warrington to Manchester
Cheapest price
€4
Average price
€9
Fastest journey
18 m
Average duration
21 m
Trains per day
12
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 €4.
Of the 12 trains that leave Warrington for Manchester on Mon, Jun 01, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 01 the direct trains cover the 25 km distance in an average of 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 18 m .
On Mon, Jun 01 the slowest trains will take 29 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.
P241535:27 PM0h32Warrington Central (WAC)5:59 PMDeansgate (DGT)€41One-way0 transfers
P242145:00 PM0h33Warrington Central (WAC)5:33 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)€41One-way0 transfers
G385315:20 PM0h34Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ)5:54 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)€61One-way0 transfers
W847195:48 PM0h19Warrington Central (WAC)6:07 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)€71One-way0 transfers
G891138:49 AM0h29Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ)9:18 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)€81One-way0 transfers
C218065:19 PM0h18Warrington Central (WAC)5:37 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)€131One-way0 transfers
W847195:48 PM0h19Warrington Central (WAC)6:07 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)€71One-way0 transfers
W846658:48 AM0h19Warrington Central (WAC)9:07 AMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)€121One-way0 transfers
C043478:17 AM0h20Warrington Central (WAC)8:37 AMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)€131One-way0 transfers
G891138:49 AM0h29Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ)9:18 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)€81One-way0 transfers
Live departures
Warrington to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Warrington to Manchester trains for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C04381 | On time 8:19 PM Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h19 | 8:38 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AW928900 | 8:36 PM Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) | 1h05 | 9:41 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, June 1 | |||||
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) | 0h33 | 8:54 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 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 | 8:49 AM Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) | 0h29 | 9:18 AM 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) | 0h34 | 5:54 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G38531 | 5:20 PM Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) | 0h30 | 5:50 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24153 | 5:27 PM Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h32 | 5:59 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84719 | 5:48 PM Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h19 | 6:07 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Warrington to Manchester
Trains from Warrington to Manchester run on average 9 times per day, taking around 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €2 if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:18, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 25 km distance in 19m.
Distance 25 km |
Average train duration 26m |
Cheapest ticket price €2 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 19m |
First train 12:18 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
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Best time to book 28 days |
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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
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 19:00 Saturday 05:45 - 19:00 Sunday 08:45 - 19:00
- Car Park: Warrington Bank Quay Car Park 2 - Slutchers Lane
- 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
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 2 and 3; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: 28 cycle spaces are available outside the main entrance and 8 cycle spaces are on Platform 3/4.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off on Station Forecourt.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in Station Road, opposite the station car park entrance for services to Manchester, adjacent to the car park entrance for services to Warrington.
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Toilets Location: There will be no toilet provision at Manchester Oxford Road from 15th July to 25th July to allow for existing toilets to be refurbished
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on Platform 4/5
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Whitworth St West (200 yards from station) (station side for Liverpool, opposite side for Piccadilly)
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: No cycle storage
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
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