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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Warrington Central (WAC)
Showing times and prices for 18 Feb
Cheapest price
£4
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
30 m
Average duration
39 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
26 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly (MAN) to Warrington Central (WAC) will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £4.
Fast trains
To travel from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Warrington Central (WAC) you need to make at least one change.
L08227 · L0999609:320h43
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)10:15Warrington Central (WAC)
£41One-way
1 change
L08233 · L1076909:000h50
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)09:50Warrington Central (WAC)
£51One-way
1 change
L08262 · L0717208:000h51
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)08:51Warrington Central (WAC)
£61One-way
1 change
L08638 · L0998408:310h44
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)09:15Warrington Central (WAC)
£91One-way
1 change
L08262+
N1298308:000h30
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)08:30Warrington Central (WAC)
£121One-way
1 change
L08262+N1298308:000h30
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)08:30Warrington Central (WAC)
£121One-way
1 change
L08233+N1298109:000h30
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)09:30Warrington Central (WAC)
£121One-way
1 change
L08227 · L0999609:320h43
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)10:15Warrington Central (WAC)
£41One-way
1 change
L08638 · L0998408:310h44
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)09:15Warrington Central (WAC)
£91One-way
1 change
L08233 · L1076909:000h50
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)09:50Warrington Central (WAC)
£51One-way
1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Warrington Central (WAC)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Warrington Central (WAC) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £2, and a coach costs an average of £12.
Distance: 26 km
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Live departures
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Warrington Central (WAC) train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Warrington Central (WAC) trains for today, Tuesday 17 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 11:24
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L08213 · L10023 | On time 11:33 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h42 | 12:15 Warrington Central (WAC) | 1 change | |
| L08249+N12975 | On time 12:00 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h35 | 12:35 Warrington Central (WAC) | 1 change | |
| L08229 · L09982 | On time 12:33 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h42 | 13:15 Warrington Central (WAC) | 1 change | |
| L08248+N12973 | On time 13:00 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h35 | 13:35 Warrington Central (WAC) | 1 change | |
| L08222 · L10018 | On time 13:33 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h42 | 14:15 Warrington Central (WAC) | 1 change | |
| L08230+N12971 | On time 14:00 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h35 | 14:35 Warrington Central (WAC) | 1 change | |
| Wednesday 18 February | |||||
| L08262 · L07172 | On time 08:00 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h51 | 08:51 Warrington Central (WAC) | 1 change | |
| L08262+N12983 | On time 08:00 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h30 | 08:30 Warrington Central (WAC) | 1 change | |
| L08638 · L09984 | On time 08:31 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h44 | 09:15 Warrington Central (WAC) | 1 change | |
| L08233 · L10769 | On time 09:00 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h50 | 09:50 Warrington Central (WAC) | 1 change | |
| L08233+N12981 | On time 09:00 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h30 | 09:30 Warrington Central (WAC) | 1 change | |
| L08227 · L09996 | On time 09:32 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h43 | 10:15 Warrington Central (WAC) | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Warrington Central (WAC)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Warrington Central (WAC) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:33, the last at 23:10. The fastest train covers the 26 km distance in 22m.
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 26 km |
Average train duration 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 22m |
First train 06:33 |
Last train 23:10 |
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: East Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), Transport for Wales, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Warrington Central (WAC) trainsEast Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), Transport for Wales, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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.
East Midlands Trains
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 Duration
21m
Cheapest Price
£12
East Midlands Trains frequency
3 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
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 Duration
22m
Cheapest Price
£4
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 (3)
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 Duration
43m
Cheapest Price
£2
Northern Rail (3) frequency
2 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
Transport for Wales
About
Transport for Wales is a public transport provider in Wales, UK. It operates a comprehensive network of trains, buses and ferries across the country. The trains are modern and comfortable, with a range of different types including InterCity Express Trains, Regional Trains, and Metro Trains. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. There are a variety of ticket types available, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and group tickets. The most popular routes include Cardiff to Swansea, Cardiff to Newport, and Cardiff to Manchester.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 10m
Cheapest Price
£12
Transport for Wales frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policy depends on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most routes with snacks and drinks. Some stations have cafes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations recommended but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket (£5 per day). Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
first_transpennine_express
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
23m
Cheapest Price
£21
first_transpennine_express frequency
17 a day
east_midlands_trains
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
20m
Cheapest Price
£16
east_midlands_trains frequency
14 a day
FAQs: Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Warrington Central (WAC) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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.
The cost of a train ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Warrington Central (WAC) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £2, while the average price tends to be around £7.
The train journey from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Warrington Central (WAC) covers a distance of 26 km and takes approximately 22m. Trains run 7 per day.
The train distance from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Warrington Central (WAC) is 26 km.
The first train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Warrington Central (WAC) leaves at 6:33.
The last train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Warrington Central (WAC) departs at 23:10.
Trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Warrington Central (WAC) run approximately 7 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Warrington Central (WAC).
Yes, there is a direct train between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Warrington Central (WAC). The service operates 5 times per day, provided by East Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains, Transport for Wales.
To get from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Warrington Central (WAC), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Warrington Central (WAC).
The cheapest way to get from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Warrington Central (WAC) is by train, costing approximately £2.
Booking trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Manchester Piccadilly to Warrington Central offers a mix of urban and suburban landscapes, passing through industrial areas and residential neighbourhoods, but it is not typically considered a scenic route.
Yes, a day trip from Manchester Piccadilly to Warrington Central is feasible with a travel time of 22m, a distance of 26 km, and a train frequency of 6 per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Warrington Central (WAC).
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Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Warrington Central (WAC)
Manchester
Warrington
The major train station for departures in Manchester is Manchester Piccadilly. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester Piccadilly for your trip from Manchester to Warrington.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Wifi
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
Lockers
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Dining
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
Accessibility
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Hotel
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Information Desk
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Public transport options for Manchester Piccadilly
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
The major train station for arrivals in Warrington is Warrington Central. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Warrington Central for your journey to Warrington from Manchester.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotel
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:00 - 20:40 Sunday 08:25 - 20:40
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Warrington Central
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the Bus Stops outside the Station Entrance.
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