Manchester Airport (MIA) to Warrington Central (WAC) train with Transpennine Express

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Warrington Central (WAC)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 02 Nov
Cheapest price on 02 Nov
£6
Average ticket price on 02 Nov
£10
Fastest journey on 02 Nov
47 m
Average journey duration on 02 Nov
1 h 30 m
Trains on 02 Nov
5
Distance
21 km
Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport (MIA) 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 Manchester Airport (MIA) to Warrington Central (WAC) will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.

Fast trains

On Mon 02 Nov, we found 5 trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Warrington Central (WAC), including 5 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 21 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 47 m .

The slowest trains will take 3 h 19 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.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Warrington Central (WAC)

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Trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Warrington Central (WAC) run on average 12 times per day, taking around 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 04:32, the last at 22:07. The fastest train covers the 21 km distance in 33m.

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
21 km
Average train duration
39m
Cheapest ticket price
£5
Trains per day
12
Fastest train
33m
First train
4:32
Last train
22:07
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Fri
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

Frequently asked questions about your Manchester Airport (MIA) to Warrington Central (WAC) trip

Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Warrington Central (WAC).

The cost of a train ticket from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Warrington Central (WAC) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £5, while the average price tends to be around £14.
The train journey from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Warrington Central (WAC) covers a distance of 21 km and takes approximately 33m. Trains run 12 per day.
The train distance from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Warrington Central (WAC) is 21 km.
The first train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Warrington Central (WAC) leaves at 4:32.
The last train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Warrington Central (WAC) departs at 22:07.
Trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Warrington Central (WAC) run approximately 12 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Warrington Central (WAC).

Live departures

Manchester Airport (MIA) to Warrington Central (WAC) train times

The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport (MIA) to Warrington Central (WAC) trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Transpennine ExpressC24632 · W84703
On time
16:36 Manchester Airport (MIA)
0h56
17:32 Warrington Central (WAC)
1 change
Northern RailG89586 · P24157
On time
16:45 Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h28
18:13 Warrington Central (WAC)
1 change
Transpennine ExpressW84703+Northern RailG89586
Delayed
17:13 16:45Manchester Airport (MIA)
0h47
17:32 Warrington Central (WAC)
1 change
Transpennine ExpressW85203+East Midlands RailwayC21589
On time
17:10 Manchester Airport (MIA)
0h48
17:58 Warrington Central (WAC)
1 change
Transpennine ExpressC24638 · W84710
On time
17:36 Manchester Airport (MIA)
0h56
18:32 Warrington Central (WAC)
1 change
Transpennine ExpressW85209+East Midlands RailwayC04455
On time
18:10 Manchester Airport (MIA)
0h48
18:58 Warrington Central (WAC)
1 change

This is the last train of the day.

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Transpennine Express as well as Northern Rail or East Midlands Railway offer trains services from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Warrington Central (WAC).
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  • 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 Manchester Airport (MIA) to Warrington Central (WAC).

Train companies: Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Warrington Central (WAC) trainsTranspennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway trains will get you between Manchester Airport (MIA) and Warrington Central (WAC) from £5. 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
34m
Cheapest Transpennine Express Price
£7
Transpennine Express frequency
7 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
35m
Cheapest Northern Rail Price
£5
Northern Rail frequency
5 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
33m
Cheapest East Midlands Railway Price
£16
East Midlands Railway frequency
1 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

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Manchester Airport (MIA) and Warrington Central (WAC)

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Warrington Central (WAC).
There is no night train service from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Warrington Central (WAC).

FAQs: Manchester Airport (MIA) to Warrington Central (WAC) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport (MIA) 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
Booking trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Warrington Central (WAC) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, you can take the train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Warrington Central (WAC).

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Airport (MIA) and Warrington Central (WAC)

Most Manchester Airport (MIA) to Warrington Central (WAC) trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Warrington Central station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester Airport (MIA) 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 Manchester
Arrival train stations in Warrington
Manchester AirportManchester Airport station, Malaga Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M90 3RRWifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre

Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainLiverpool Lime Street - Manchester Airport, Manchester Piccadilly - Crewe, Blackpool North - Manchester Airport, Barrow-in-Furness - Manchester Airport, Windermere - Manchester Airport, Manchester Piccadilly - Wilmslow, Manchester Piccadilly - Manchester Airport, Millom - Manchester Airport, Lancaster - Manchester Airport, Manchester Oxford Road - Manchester Airport, Corkickle - Manchester Airport, Preston - Manchester Airport · 17m · £5 · every ~9 min
BusUk980, Uk076, Uk074, Uk072, Ukn23 · 30m · £1 · every ~2 min
43, 103 · 1h 2m · £2 · every ~29 min
43, 103 · 1h 6m · £2 · every ~29 min
TramNavy Line · 51m · £4 · every ~16 min
Navy Line · 54m · £4 · every ~8 min

Manchester Airport train station facilities and services

Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are 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.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: 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.

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