Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Warrington Central (WAC) train with Transpennine Express

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Warrington Central (WAC)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 18 Sept

Cheapest price on 18 Sept

£2

Average ticket price on 18 Sept

£5

Fastest journey on 18 Sept

24 m

Average journey duration on 18 Sept

25 m

Trains on 18 Sept

21

Distance

25 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 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 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Warrington Central (WAC) will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £2.

Fast trains

On Fri 18 Sept, we found 21 trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Warrington Central (WAC), including 21 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 25 km distance in an average of 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 24 m .

The slowest trains will take 27 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.

  • Northern RailP24237
    12:220h37
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    12:59Warrington Central (WAC)
    £21One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailG86275
    10:560h36
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    11:32Warrington Central (WAC)
    £21One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailG86277
    11:560h36
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    12:32Warrington Central (WAC)
    £21One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailP24234
    11:220h37
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    11:59Warrington Central (WAC)
    £21One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailP24229
    10:220h37
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    10:59Warrington Central (WAC)
    £21One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Warrington Central (WAC)

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Warrington Central (WAC) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 2m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £5, while a coach costs an average of £6.

Distance: 25 km

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Most popular
Coach
Driving

£5

Average Price

Cheapest

£6

Average Price

£5

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 2m

Average total duration

Fastest

32m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 15m

Average total duration

45m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

38m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Warrington Central (WAC) is a train with an average price of £5.

This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Warrington Central (WAC):

A train is £1 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Warrington Central (WAC) costing on average £6.

The fastest way to travel from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Warrington Central (WAC) is by train with an average journey time of 32m.

Other travel options to Warrington Central (WAC) take longer:

Coach takes on average 45m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Warrington Central (WAC) including taking a coach and train.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 6m sooner (32m by train vs 38m by car). Tickets start at around £5 compared to roughly £5 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 Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway.

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

Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Warrington Central (WAC) train times

The table below shows live departures for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Warrington Central (WAC) trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Northern RailG86263
On time
5:56 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h36
6:32 Warrington Central (WAC)
0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84653
On time
6:14 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h27
6:41 Warrington Central (WAC)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailP24212
On time
6:17 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h37
6:54 Warrington Central (WAC)
0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC04344
On time
6:49 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h28
7:17 Warrington Central (WAC)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailG86266
On time
6:56 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h36
7:32 Warrington Central (WAC)
0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84658
On time
7:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h27
7:46 Warrington Central (WAC)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailP24216
On time
7:22 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h33
7:55 Warrington Central (WAC)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailG86268
On time
7:56 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h36
8:32 Warrington Central (WAC)
0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84665
On time
8:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h28
8:47 Warrington Central (WAC)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailP24221
On time
8:22 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h37
8:59 Warrington Central (WAC)
0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC04350
On time
8:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h28
9:19 Warrington Central (WAC)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailG86271
On time
8:56 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h36
9:32 Warrington Central (WAC)
0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84670
On time
9:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h24
9:43 Warrington Central (WAC)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailG86275
On time
10:56 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h36
11:32 Warrington Central (WAC)
0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84683
On time
11:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h24
11:43 Warrington Central (WAC)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailP24234
On time
11:22 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h37
11:59 Warrington Central (WAC)
0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC04359
On time
11:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h28
12:19 Warrington Central (WAC)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailG86277
On time
11:56 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h36
12:32 Warrington Central (WAC)
0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84689
On time
12:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h24
12:43 Warrington Central (WAC)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailG86280
On time
13:56 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h36
14:32 Warrington Central (WAC)
0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84700
On time
14:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h24
14:43 Warrington Central (WAC)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailP24242
On time
14:22 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h37
14:59 Warrington Central (WAC)
0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC04368
On time
14:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h28
15:19 Warrington Central (WAC)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailG86281
On time
14:56 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h36
15:32 Warrington Central (WAC)
0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84705
On time
15:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h24
15:43 Warrington Central (WAC)
0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84712
On time
16:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h24
16:43 Warrington Central (WAC)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailP24214
On time
16:22 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h37
16:59 Warrington Central (WAC)
0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC21806
On time
16:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h28
17:19 Warrington Central (WAC)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailG86267
On time
16:56 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h38
17:34 Warrington Central (WAC)
0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84719
On time
17:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h28
17:47 Warrington Central (WAC)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailP24219
On time
17:22 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h37
17:59 Warrington Central (WAC)
0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC21581
On time
17:51 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h28
18:19 Warrington Central (WAC)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailG86269
On time
17:56 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h36
18:32 Warrington Central (WAC)
0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84725
On time
18:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h24
18:43 Warrington Central (WAC)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailG86274
On time
19:56 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h36
20:32 Warrington Central (WAC)
0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84737
On time
20:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h24
20:43 Warrington Central (WAC)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailP24231
On time
20:22 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h37
20:59 Warrington Central (WAC)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailG86276
On time
20:56 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h36
21:32 Warrington Central (WAC)
0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84740
On time
21:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h24
21:43 Warrington Central (WAC)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailG86282
On time
21:22 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h31
21:53 Warrington Central (WAC)
0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC21584
On time
21:37 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h28
22:05 Warrington Central (WAC)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailG86278
On time
21:56 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h36
22:32 Warrington Central (WAC)
0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84632
On time
22:20 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h23
22:43 Warrington Central (WAC)
0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84935
On time
23:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0h25
23:44 Warrington Central (WAC)
0 changesdirect

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Transpennine Express as well as Northern Rail or East Midlands Railway offer trains services from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Warrington Central (WAC).
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Warrington Central (WAC).

Why book with Omio vs Transpennine Express?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Transpennine Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of Northern Rail or East Midlands Railway to find the best option for your trip from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Warrington Central (WAC).
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu, Trip or Rome2rio?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Northern Rail or East Midlands Railway to find the best option for your trip from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Warrington Central (WAC).
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Warrington Central (WAC).

Journey information

Overview: Train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Warrington Central (WAC)

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Trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Warrington Central (WAC) run on average 11 times per day, taking around 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.

There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:56, the last at 17:25. The fastest train covers the 25 km distance in 23m.

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
25 km
Average train duration
32m
Cheapest ticket price
£2
Trains per day
11
Direct trains
11
Fastest train
23m
First train
4:56
Last train
17:25
Cheapest Month
Sept
Cheapest Day
Mon
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Jul - Sept
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Mon
Best time to book
14 days
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

Train companies: Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Warrington Central (WAC) trainsTranspennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway trains will get you between Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Warrington Central (WAC) from £2. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Transpennine Express

About
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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Transpennine Express Duration
23m
Cheapest Transpennine Express Price
£3
Transpennine Express frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Northern Rail

About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Northern Rail Duration
31m
Cheapest Northern Rail Price
£2
Northern Rail frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

East Midlands Railway

About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average East Midlands Railway Duration
28m
Cheapest East Midlands Railway Price
£8
East Midlands Railway frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone

FAQs: Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Warrington Central (WAC) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 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.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Warrington Central (WAC) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £2, while the average price tends to be around £5.
The train journey from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Warrington Central (WAC) covers a distance of 25 km and takes approximately 23m. Trains run 11 per day.
The train distance from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Warrington Central (WAC) is 25 km.
The first train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Warrington Central (WAC) leaves at 4:56.
The last train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Warrington Central (WAC) departs at 17:25.
Trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Warrington Central (WAC) run approximately 11 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Warrington Central (WAC).
Yes, there is a direct train between Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Warrington Central (WAC). The service operates 11 times per day, provided by Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway.
To get from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Warrington Central (WAC), you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Warrington Central (WAC).
The cheapest way to get from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Warrington Central (WAC) is by train, costing approximately £2.
Booking trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Warrington Central (WAC) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Liverpool Lime Street to Warrington Central offers views of urban landscapes transitioning to more suburban scenery, but it is not particularly renowned for being scenic compared to other routes in the UK.
Yes, a day trip from Liverpool Lime Street to Warrington Central is feasible. The journey takes 23m, covering a distance of 25 km. Trains run frequently with 5 trips per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Warrington Central (WAC).

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Warrington Central (WAC)

Most Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Warrington Central (WAC) trains use the Liverpool Lime Street to Warrington Central station pair. Use this guide to compare Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Warrington Central (WAC) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Liverpool
Arrival train stations in Warrington
Liverpool Lime StreetLime St, Liverpool L1 1JD, United Kingdom+44 3457114141WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Liverpool Lime Street from Liverpool city centre

Suburban train linesWirral Line (green)
Bus lines9, 10, 61, 82, 79, 86C, 500
Train linesNorthern, West Midlands, TransPennine Express, East Midlands, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London Northwestern
Location for Rail Replacement ServicesRail replacement services depart at the Bus stop on Skelhorne Street, near the Tesco Express. L3 5GA.

Liverpool Lime Street train station facilities and services

Liverpool Lime 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: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38, Sun: 07:15 - 23:05. Information desks are located in the main concourse.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is the Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Lime Street: Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.

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