The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Warrington Central (WAC)
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£44
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£44
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
2 h 12 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
2 h 17 m
Trains on 18 Sept
2
Distance
112 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Warrington Central (WAC) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Warrington Central (WAC) will cost around £44 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £44.
To travel from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Warrington Central (WAC) you need to make at least one change.
C17856+
C043547:572h22Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:19Warrington Central (WAC)£441One-way1 change
W34144 · W34073+
C043548:072h12Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:19Warrington Central (WAC)£441One-way2 changes
W34144 · W34073+
C043548:072h12Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:19Warrington Central (WAC)£441One-way2 changes
C17856+
C043547:572h22Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:19Warrington Central (WAC)£441One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Warrington Central (WAC)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Warrington Central (WAC) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £10 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 2h 10m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, while a train costs an average of £43.
Distance: 112 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£43 Average Price | £10 Average Price Cheapest | £31 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 15m Average total duration 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Warrington Central (WAC):
A coach is £33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Warrington Central (WAC) costing on average £43.
Other travel options to Warrington Central (WAC) take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 45m.
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (1h 45m by train vs 1h 47m by car). Tickets start at around £43 compared to roughly £31 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Avanti West Coast.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Warrington Central (WAC) train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Warrington Central (WAC) trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C17772+ W84730 | Delayed 16:40 17:34Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h09 | 19:43 Warrington Central (WAC) | 1 change | |
C18002+ W84737 | On time 18:34 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h09 | 20:43 Warrington Central (WAC) | 1 change | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
C17856+ C04354 | 7:57 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h22 | 10:19 Warrington Central (WAC) | 1 change | |
W34144 · W34073+ C04354 | 8:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h12 | 10:19 Warrington Central (WAC) | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Warrington Central (WAC) by train or coach
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Why should you book Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Warrington Central (WAC) trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs CrossCountry?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for CrossCountry, but also compare tickets for the likes of West Midlands Trains or Avanti West Coast to find the best option for your trip from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Warrington Central (WAC).
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Raileurope?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of West Midlands Trains or Avanti West Coast to find the best option for your trip from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Warrington Central (WAC).
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Warrington Central (WAC).
Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Warrington Central (WAC)
Trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Warrington Central (WAC) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £42 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:35, the last at 22:01. The fastest train covers the 112 km distance in 1h 19m.
Distance 112 km |
Average train duration 1h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £42 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 19m |
First train 1:35 |
Last train 22:01 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Warrington Central (WAC) trainsCrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Warrington Central (WAC) from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Warrington Central (WAC) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Warrington Central (WAC) 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 Warrington Central (WAC), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Warrington Central (WAC)
Most Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Warrington Central (WAC) trains use the Birmingham New Street to Warrington Bank Quay station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Warrington Central (WAC) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham New Street train station facilities and services
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
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.
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