4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff to Warrington
Cheapest price
£44
Average price
£60
Fastest journey
3 h 51 m
Average duration
5 h 2 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
217 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Warrington is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Warrington will cost around £60 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £44.
To travel from Cardiff to Warrington you need to make at least 2 changes.
AW941600 · W43651 · W436377:336h30Cardiff Central (CDF)14:03Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ)£441One-way2 changes
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W333739:353h51Cardiff Central (CDF)13:26Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ)£681One-way2 changes- G00898 · G00867+
W8469611:454h46Cardiff Central (CDF)16:31Warrington Central (WAC)£681One-way2 changes
- C00165+W29776+W333739:353h51Cardiff Central (CDF)13:26Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ)£681One-way2 changes
- G00898 · G00867+W8469611:454h46Cardiff Central (CDF)16:31Warrington Central (WAC)£681One-way2 changes
- AW941600 · W43651 · W436377:336h30Cardiff Central (CDF)14:03Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ)£441One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Cardiff to Warrington
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Warrington among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £35.
Distance: 217 km
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff to Warrington
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Cardiff to Warrington run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £35 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:15, the last at 21:42. The fastest train covers the 217 km distance in 3h 41m.
Distance 217 km |
Average train duration 3h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 41m |
First train 4:15 |
Last train 21:42 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Transport for Wales from Cardiff to Warrington trainsCrossCountry, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Cardiff and Warrington from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Cardiff to Warrington train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Warrington 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff and Warrington
Most Cardiff to Warrington trains use the Cardiff Central to Warrington Bank Quay station pair, with some services arriving at Warrington Central. Use this guide to compare Cardiff and Warrington train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Cardiff Central from Cardiff city centre
Cardiff Central train station facilities and services
Cardiff Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen, Pret a Manger, Tesco Express
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located outside of the main entrance.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30, Sat: 05:40 - 21:30, Sun: 07:30 - 21:30.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cardiff Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Central: There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Clayton Hotel Cardiff, Cardiff Marriott Hotel, Travelodge Cardiff Central.
Getting to Cathays from Cardiff city centre
Cathays train station facilities and services
Cathays has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Cathays.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cathays. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cathays: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Cathays: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cathays: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B3. While both platforms are step-free, there is no facility for wheelchair users, mobility scooter users or persons with reduced mobility to cross between Platform 1 and 2 due to a steep footbridge. Customers who have travelled from the Valleys and wish to access the University or the Civic Centre are advised to travel to Queen Street station, change onto a North-bound service and alight at Cathays on the return service, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) take cash, and major debit and credit cards. The machine on the Cardiff-bound platform is only available during staffing hours. The machine on the Pontypridd-bound platform is available all the time, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Travelodge.
Getting to Llandaf from Cardiff city centre
Llandaf is 4 km from Cardiff city centre. Public transport options include:
Llandaf train station facilities and services
Llandaf has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Llandaf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Llandaf. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Llandaf: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Llandaf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Llandaf: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Cardiff) via a footbridge with lifts. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Pontypridd) from the station car park. Access between the platforms is via a footbridge with lifts, 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 ticket machines note: There are two ticket machines. One accepts cash and the other accepts payment by major debit and credit cards only, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Warrington station do trains from Cardiff arrive at?
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 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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