Warrington Central (WAC) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) train with Northern Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Warrington Central (WAC) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 01 Sept

Cheapest price on 01 Sept

£3

Average ticket price on 01 Sept

£7

Fastest journey on 01 Sept

18 m

Average journey duration on 01 Sept

20 m

Trains on 01 Sept

11

Distance

25 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Warrington Central (WAC) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) 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 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £3.

Fast trains

On Tue 01 Sept, we found 11 trains from Warrington Central (WAC) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO), including 11 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 25 km distance in an average of 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 18 m .

The slowest trains will take 23 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 RailP24148
    5:590h39
    Warrington Central (WAC)
    6:38Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
    £31One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailP24151
    9:270h35
    Warrington Central (WAC)
    10:02Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
    £31One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailP24212
    6:540h40
    Warrington Central (WAC)
    7:34Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
    £31One-way
    0 changes
  • Transpennine ExpressW84670
    9:440h23
    Warrington Central (WAC)
    10:07Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
    £41One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailP24225
    10:000h33
    Warrington Central (WAC)
    10:33Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
    £41One-way
    0 changes

Live departures

Warrington Central (WAC) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) train times

The table below shows live departures for Warrington Central (WAC) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) trains for today, Monday 31 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Northern RailP24225
On time
10:00 Warrington Central (WAC)
0h33
10:33 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)		0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC04354
On time
10:19 Warrington Central (WAC)
0h18
10:37 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)		0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84677
On time
10:44 Warrington Central (WAC)
0h23
11:07 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailP24229
On time
11:00 Warrington Central (WAC)
0h33
11:33 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailP24244
On time
16:00 Warrington Central (WAC)
0h33
16:33 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)		0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC04372
On time
16:19 Warrington Central (WAC)
0h18
16:37 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)		0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84712
On time
16:44 Warrington Central (WAC)
0h23
17:07 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailP24214
On time
17:00 Warrington Central (WAC)
0h33
17:33 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)		0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC21806
On time
17:19 Warrington Central (WAC)
0h18
17:37 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailP24153
On time
17:27 Warrington Central (WAC)
0h35
18:02 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)		0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84719
On time
17:48 Warrington Central (WAC)
0h19
18:07 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailP24219
On time
18:00 Warrington Central (WAC)
0h33
18:33 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)		0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC21581
On time
18:19 Warrington Central (WAC)
0h18
18:37 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)		0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84725
On time
18:44 Warrington Central (WAC)
0h23
19:07 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailP24223
On time
19:00 Warrington Central (WAC)
0h33
19:33 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)		0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC04380
On time
19:19 Warrington Central (WAC)
0h18
19:37 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)		0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84730
On time
19:44 Warrington Central (WAC)
0h23
20:07 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailP24227
On time
20:00 Warrington Central (WAC)
0h33
20:33 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)		0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC04382
On time
20:19 Warrington Central (WAC)
0h18
20:37 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)		0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84737
On time
20:44 Warrington Central (WAC)
0h23
21:07 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)		0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC21584
On time
22:05 Warrington Central (WAC)
0h19
22:24 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailP24236
On time
22:10 Warrington Central (WAC)
0h30
22:40 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)		0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW84632
On time
22:44 Warrington Central (WAC)
0h31
23:15 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)		0 changesdirect
Northern RailP24239
On time
22:49 Warrington Central (WAC)
0h34
23:23 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)		0 changesdirect
Tuesday 1 September
Northern RailP241485:59 Warrington Central (WAC)
0h39
6:38 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW846536:42 Warrington Central (WAC)
0h25
7:07 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
Northern RailP242126:54 Warrington Central (WAC)
0h40
7:34 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC043447:17 Warrington Central (WAC)
0h21
7:38 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC043478:17 Warrington Central (WAC)
0h20
8:37 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW846658:48 Warrington Central (WAC)
0h19
9:07 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
Northern RailP242219:00 Warrington Central (WAC)
0h33
9:33 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
East Midlands RailwayC043509:19 Warrington Central (WAC)
0h18
9:37 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
Northern RailP241519:27 Warrington Central (WAC)
0h35
10:02 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressW846709:44 Warrington Central (WAC)
0h23
10:07 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Warrington Central (WAC) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)

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Trains from Warrington Central (WAC) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.

There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:59, the last at 19:00. 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
25m
Cheapest ticket price
£2
Trains per day
7
Direct trains
7
Fastest train
23m
First train
4:59
Last train
19:00
Cheapest Month
Oct
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Thu
Least Busy Day
Mon
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: Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, east_midlands_trains, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Warrington Central (WAC) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) trainsNorthern Rail, East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, east_midlands_trains, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Warrington Central (WAC) and Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) from £2. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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
30m
Cheapest Northern Rail Price
£2
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
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
Learn more about East Midlands Railway

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
£4
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
Learn more about Transpennine Express

east_midlands_trains

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average east_midlands_trains Duration
18m
Cheapest east_midlands_trains Price
£8
east_midlands_trains frequency
14 a day

TransPennine Express

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average TransPennine Express Duration
19m
Cheapest TransPennine Express Price
£22
TransPennine Express frequency
15 a day

Northern Trains Limited

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Northern Trains Limited Duration
33m
Cheapest Northern Trains Limited Price
£6
Northern Trains Limited frequency
21 a day

FAQs: Warrington Central (WAC) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Warrington Central (WAC) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) 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 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Warrington Central (WAC) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £2, while the average price tends to be around £4.
The train journey from Warrington Central (WAC) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) covers a distance of 25 km and takes approximately 23m. Trains run 7 per day.
The train distance from Warrington Central (WAC) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) is 25 km.
The first train from Warrington Central (WAC) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) leaves at 4:59.
The last train from Warrington Central (WAC) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) departs at 19:00.
Trains from Warrington Central (WAC) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) run approximately 7 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Warrington Central (WAC) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO).
Yes, there is a direct train between Warrington Central (WAC) and Manchester Oxford Road (MCO). The service operates 7 times per day, provided by Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, east_midlands_trains, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited.
To travel from Warrington Central (WAC) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO), you can take a train.
There is no night train service from Warrington Central (WAC) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO).
The cheapest way to get from Warrington Central (WAC) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) is by train, costing approximately £2.
Booking trains from Warrington Central (WAC) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) 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 Manchester Oxford Road is not particularly noted for its scenic views. It primarily passes through urban and suburban areas, offering glimpses of the Cheshire landscape and industrial scenery.
Yes, a day trip from Warrington Central to Manchester Oxford Road is feasible. The journey takes 23m, covers 25 km, and trains run 7 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Warrington Central (WAC) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO).

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Warrington Central (WAC) and Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)

Most Warrington Central (WAC) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) trains use the Warrington Central to Manchester Piccadilly station pair. Use this guide to compare Warrington Central (WAC) and Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) 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 Manchester
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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