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

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

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 18 Sept

Cheapest price on 18 Sept

£2

Average ticket price on 18 Sept

£4

Fastest journey on 18 Sept

25 m

Average journey duration on 18 Sept

27 m

Trains on 18 Sept

20

Distance

25 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Warrington Central (WAC) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Warrington Central (WAC) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) will cost around £4 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 20 trains from Warrington Central (WAC) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV), including 20 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 25 km distance in an average of 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 25 m .

The slowest trains will take 29 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 RailG86294
    19:440h42
    Warrington Central (WAC)
    20:26Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    £21One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailG86296
    20:440h42
    Warrington Central (WAC)
    21:26Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    £21One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailG86290
    17:440h42
    Warrington Central (WAC)
    18:26Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    £21One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailP24195
    20:180h37
    Warrington Central (WAC)
    20:55Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    £21One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailP24201
    17:550h37
    Warrington Central (WAC)
    18:32Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    £31One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

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

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Warrington Central (WAC) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 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 5m. 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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Coach
Driving

£5

Average Price

Cheapest

£6

Average Price

£5

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 5m

Average total duration

Fastest

35m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 10m

Average total duration

40m

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

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

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

The fastest way to travel from Warrington Central (WAC) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) is by train with an average journey time of 35m.

Other travel options to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) take longer:

Coach takes on average 40m.

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

You'll arrive about 3m sooner (35m 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

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

The table below shows live departures for Warrington Central (WAC) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 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 RailG86289
On time
7:42 Warrington Central (WAC)
0h44
8:26 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC04436
On time
7:58 Warrington Central (WAC)
0h31
8:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailP24189
On time
8:17 Warrington Central (WAC)
0h38
8:55 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84651
On time
8:31 Warrington Central (WAC)
0h29
9:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailG86291
On time
8:44 Warrington Central (WAC)
0h42
9:26 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC04439
On time
8:58 Warrington Central (WAC)
0h31
9:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailP24192
On time
9:16 Warrington Central (WAC)
0h39
9:55 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84656
On time
9:31 Warrington Central (WAC)
0h29
10:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailG86293
On time
9:44 Warrington Central (WAC)
0h42
10:26 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC04444
On time
9:58 Warrington Central (WAC)
0h31
10:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailP24194
On time
10:18 Warrington Central (WAC)
0h37
10:55 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailP24197
On time
11:18 Warrington Central (WAC)
0h37
11:55 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84667
On time
11:35 Warrington Central (WAC)
0h25
12:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailL88779
On time
11:44 Warrington Central (WAC)
0h42
12:26 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC21812
On time
11:58 Warrington Central (WAC)
0h31
12:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Northern RailP24200
On time
12:18 Warrington Central (WAC)
0h37
12:55 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect

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Why should you book Warrington Central (WAC) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trains with Omio?

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

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 Warrington Central (WAC) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
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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 Warrington Central (WAC) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Warrington Central (WAC) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).

Journey information

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

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Trains from Warrington Central (WAC) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) run on average 10 times per day, taking around 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.

There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:58, the last at 19:18. The fastest train covers the 25 km distance in 25m.

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
35m
Cheapest ticket price
£2
Trains per day
10
Direct trains
10
Fastest train
25m
First train
4:58
Last train
19:18
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Mon
High Season
Jan - Mar
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 Warrington Central (WAC) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trainsTranspennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway trains will get you between Warrington Central (WAC) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 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
25m
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
36m
Cheapest Northern Rail Price
£2
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
29m
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: Warrington Central (WAC) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Warrington Central (WAC) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 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 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Warrington Central (WAC) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £2, while the average price tends to be around £5.
The train journey from Warrington Central (WAC) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) covers a distance of 25 km and takes approximately 25m. Trains run 10 per day.
The train distance from Warrington Central (WAC) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) is 25 km.
The first train from Warrington Central (WAC) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) leaves at 4:58.
The last train from Warrington Central (WAC) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) departs at 19:18.
Trains from Warrington Central (WAC) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) run approximately 10 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Warrington Central (WAC) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
Yes, there is a direct train between Warrington Central (WAC) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV). The service operates 10 times per day, provided by Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway.
To get from Warrington Central (WAC) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Warrington Central (WAC) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
The cheapest way to get from Warrington Central (WAC) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) is by train, costing approximately £2.
Booking trains from Warrington Central (WAC) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Warrington Central to Liverpool Lime Street primarily passes through urban and suburban landscapes, offering views of towns and residential areas rather than picturesque scenery.
Yes, a day trip from Warrington Central to Liverpool Lime Street is feasible. The journey takes 25m and trains run 5 times per day. The distance is 25 km.
Yes, you can take the train from Warrington Central (WAC) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).

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

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

Departure train stations in Warrington
Arrival train stations in Liverpool
Warrington CentralWarrington Central station, Winwick Street, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 7TTShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to Warrington Central from Warrington city centre

Bus4, 1, 28A, 28, 3 · 9m · £2 · every ~20 min

Warrington Central train station facilities and services

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

Food and drink options are available at Warrington Central.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Warrington Central.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Warrington Central: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Warrington Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

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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