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Warrington Museum & Art Gallery
Town museum in the Cultural Quarter covering Warrington's archaeology, industry and social history with changing exhibitions.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milton Keynes to Warrington is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 35 trains from Milton Keynes to Warrington, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 194 km distance in an average of 1 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 26 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 3 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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Trains from Milton Keynes to Warrington run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £28 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:52, the last at 21:42. The fastest train covers the 194 km distance in 1h 54m.
Distance 194 km |
Average train duration 1h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 1h 54m |
First train 5:52 |
Last train 21:42 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 4 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Milton Keynes to Warrington.
The table below shows live departures for Milton Keynes to Warrington trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 21:39 Milton Keynes | 1h27 | 23:06 Warrington | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:18 Milton Keynes | 9h07 | 7:25 Warrington | 2 changes | |
![]() | 22:42 Milton Keynes | 7h33 | 6:15 Warrington | 1 change | |
| Monday 2 November | |||||
![]() | 6:17 Milton Keynes | 1h26 | 7:43 Warrington | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:05 Milton Keynes | 2h20 | 9:25 Warrington | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:12 Milton Keynes | 2h06 | 9:18 Warrington | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:16 Milton Keynes | 2h09 | 9:25 Warrington | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:52 Milton Keynes | 2h33 | 10:25 Warrington | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:15 Milton Keynes | 2h03 | 10:18 Warrington | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:19 Milton Keynes | 2h06 | 10:25 Warrington | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:15 Milton Keynes | 2h03 | 11:18 Warrington | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:19 Milton Keynes | 2h06 | 11:25 Warrington | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:15 Milton Keynes | 2h03 | 12:18 Warrington | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:19 Milton Keynes | 2h06 | 12:25 Warrington | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:15 Milton Keynes | 2h03 | 13:18 Warrington | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:19 Milton Keynes | 2h06 | 13:25 Warrington | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:15 Milton Keynes | 2h03 | 14:18 Warrington | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:19 Milton Keynes | 2h07 | 14:26 Warrington | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:15 Milton Keynes | 2h03 | 15:18 Warrington | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:19 Milton Keynes | 2h06 | 15:25 Warrington | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:15 Milton Keynes | 2h03 | 16:18 Warrington | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:19 Milton Keynes | 2h06 | 16:25 Warrington | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:15 Milton Keynes | 2h03 | 17:18 Warrington | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:19 Milton Keynes | 2h08 | 17:27 Warrington | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:15 Milton Keynes | 2h03 | 18:18 Warrington | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:19 Milton Keynes | 2h06 | 18:25 Warrington | 1 change | |
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Town museum in the Cultural Quarter covering Warrington's archaeology, industry and social history with changing exhibitions.
Volunteer-run transport museum with preserved buses, memorabilia and special open days celebrating local road transport heritage.
Contemporary gallery space hosting rotating exhibitions, events and workshops in a restored town-centre building.
Large public park with formal gardens, woodland walks, a lake, play areas and family attractions close to the town centre.
Popular linear park and walking route along the old railway, ideal for quiet strolls, wildlife spotting and cycling.
Picturesque village area centred on the dam and bridge, with waterside views, historic character and an easy walking circuit.
A crumbly, salty Cheshire cow’s milk cheese long made in the county. It is one of the area’s best-known traditional foods and is often eaten with bread or pickles.
A regional fruit loaf from north-west England, packed with dried fruit and peel. It is a traditional tea-time bake associated with Cheshire and nearby towns.
A classic north-west dish of lamb or mutton baked slowly with sliced potatoes and onions. It is hearty pub fare long eaten across Lancashire and Cheshire.
Popular independent restaurant serving tapas and small plates in a lively, informal setting in Stockton Heath.
Stylish grill and British restaurant in Stockton Heath, known for steaks, roasts and polished but relaxed dining.
Smart town-centre venue specialising in British steaks, grills and cocktails with a contemporary feel.
Moderate by UK standards. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than in Manchester or London, while local buses and casual meals remain fairly affordable for visitors.
Service is sometimes included in restaurants; otherwise 10-12.5% is common for good service. Round up in taxis. Tipping in cafés is optional.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milton Keynes 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.

Most Milton Keynes to Warrington trains use the Milton Keynes Central to Warrington Bank Quay station pair, with some services arriving at Warrington Central. Use this guide to compare Milton Keynes and Warrington train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Milton Keynes Central is 1 km from Milton Keynes city centre. Public transport options include:
Milton Keynes Central has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Milton Keynes Central.
ATMs are available at Milton Keynes Central.
Ticket office support is available at Milton Keynes Central. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Available at Milton Keynes Central: Parking, WC.
Available at Milton Keynes Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milton Keynes Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are accessible - situated on the concourse and at the front of the station outside the main entrance, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, 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.
Warrington Bank Quay is 1 km from Warrington city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options are available at Warrington Bank Quay.
Wi-Fi is available at Warrington Bank Quay. ATMs are available at Warrington Bank Quay.
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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Warrington Bank Quay: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Warrington Bank Quay: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
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 options are available at Warrington Central.
Ticket office support is available at Warrington Central.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Warrington Central: Parking, WC.
Available at Warrington Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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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