Edinburgh to Warrington train with Avanti West Coast

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Warrington

Showing times and prices for 20 Apr

Cheapest price

£27

Average price

£66

Fastest journey

3 h 59 m

Average duration

4 h 36 m

Trains per day

Distance

287 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Warrington is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Edinburgh to Warrington will cost around £66 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.

Fast trains

Of the 3 trains that leave Edinburgh for Warrington every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 287 km distance in an average of 4 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 59 m .

The slowest trains will take 5 h 1 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.

09:104h48

Edinburgh

13:58Warrington

£271One-way

0 changes

10:513h59

Edinburgh

14:50Warrington

£311One-way

0 changes

09:305h01

Edinburgh

14:31Warrington

£1391One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Edinburgh to Warrington

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Warrington among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg.

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£47 Average Price Cheapest	£48 Average Price
3h 43m average duration Fastest 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	9h 27m average duration 8h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Warrington

United Kingdom

Trains from Edinburgh to Warrington run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

287 km

Average train duration

3h 13m

Cheapest ticket price

£22

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

2h 49m

First train

05:29

Last train

14:52

Price information

Train providers: Virgin Trains, TransPennine Express and CrossCountry trains Edinburgh to Warrington

Travel to Warrington from Edinburgh from £18 with Omio’s train partners Virgin Trains, TransPennine Express and CrossCountry! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient journey for you.

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Edinburgh to Warrington train information with Virgin Trains:

Average Duration: 2 h 48 min
Cheapest Price: £18
Virgin Trains frequency: 6 a day

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

TransPennine Express from Edinburgh to Warrington train information:

Average Duration: 3 h 11 min
Cheapest Price: £54

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains from Edinburgh to Warrington. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.

FAQs: Edinburgh to Warrington train

FAQs: Travel by train from Edinburgh to Warrington easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Warrington.

Cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Warrington can start from as little as £12 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Edinburgh to Warrington is £72; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Edinburgh to Warrington train travel time is 2 h 48 min for the 178 mile long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Edinburgh to Warrington leaves at 05: 48. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Edinburgh to Warrington leaves at 20: 27.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Edinburgh to Warrington without having to change trains with Avanti West Coast. There are 3 direct trains from Edinburgh to Warrington each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Take the Edinburgh to Warrington train with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express or first_transpennine_express. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the trip between Edinburgh and Warrington as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 20: 27.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Edinburgh Waverley, which is located around 0.4 miles (727 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Warrington Bank Quay, located 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Warrington from Edinburgh is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 48 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Edinburgh to Warrington by train is February.

You have options as you can travel from Edinburgh to Warrington 2 different ways: train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Warrington

Edinburgh

Warrington

The major train station for departures in Edinburgh is Edinburgh Waverley. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Edinburgh Waverley for your trip from Edinburgh to Warrington.

Edinburgh Waverley Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Address

Princes St, Edinburgh EH1 1BB, United Kingdom

Phone Number

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
Sun: 07:00 - 23:59

Wifi

Free public Wi-Fi available.

Lockers

You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.

Shopping

Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth

Parking

Car Park: New Street: Long Stay

Dining

Bagel Factory
Burger King
Caffè Nero
Costa Coffee
JD Wetherspoon
The Pasty Shop
The Beer House
M&S
Pret a Manger

Taxis

Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.

Accessibility

Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.

National key toilets: Yes
National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
Baby changing facilities: Yes
Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,

Hotel

Old Waverley Hotel
Jurys Inn Edinburgh
The Scotsman Hotel

Ticket Office

Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
Sun: 07:00 - 23:59

Public transport options for Edinburgh Waverley

Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
Metro: No metro available.

Haymarket

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Address

Haymarket station, Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH12 5EY

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25

Distance to city center

1 km

Shopping

Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food

Parking

Car Park: No

Accessibility

Staff help available: Yes
Step free access coverage: Yes
Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2
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: No

Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
Baby changing facilities: Yes

Lounge