The cheapest and fastest trains from Warrington Central (WAC) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
Cheapest price
£2
Average price
£7
Fastest journey
18 m
Average duration
19 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
25 km
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 £2.
Of the 15 trains that leave Warrington Central (WAC) for Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) every day 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 25 km distance in an average of 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 21 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.
P2422319:000h33Warrington Central (WAC)19:33Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)£21One-way0 changes
W8473019:440h23Warrington Central (WAC)20:07Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)£31One-way0 changes
P2421918:000h33Warrington Central (WAC)18:33Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)£41One-way0 changes
W8472518:440h23Warrington Central (WAC)19:07Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)£41One-way0 changes
P242219:000h33Warrington Central (WAC)9:33Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)£61One-way0 changes
C0438019:190h18Warrington Central (WAC)19:37Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)£81One-way0 changes
C2158118:190h18Warrington Central (WAC)18:37Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)£81One-way0 changes
W846658:480h19Warrington Central (WAC)9:07Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)£91One-way0 changes
C043478:170h20Warrington Central (WAC)8:37Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)£121One-way0 changes
W846587:460h21Warrington Central (WAC)8:07Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)£111One-way0 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 1 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P24244 | On time 16:00 Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h33 | 16:33 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
C04372 | On time 16:19 Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h18 | 16:37 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
P24152 | On time 16:27 Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h35 | 17:02 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
W84712 | On time 16:44 Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h23 | 17:07 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
P24214 | On time 17:00 Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h33 | 17:33 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
C21806 | On time 17:19 Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h18 | 17:37 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
W84719 | On time 17:48 Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h19 | 18:07 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 2 June | |||||
P24148 | 5:59 Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h39 | 6:38 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
W84653 | 6:42 Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h25 | 7:07 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
P24212 | 6:54 Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h40 | 7:34 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
C04344 | 7:17 Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h21 | 7:38 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
P24149 | 7:24 Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h38 | 8:02 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
W84658 | 7:46 Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h21 | 8:07 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
C04347 | 8:17 Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h20 | 8:37 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
W84665 | 8:48 Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h19 | 9:07 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
P24221 | 9:00 Warrington Central (WAC) | 0h33 | 9:33 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Warrington Central (WAC) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
Trains from Warrington Central (WAC) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:59, the last at 23:06. The fastest train covers the 25 km distance in 29m.
Distance 25 km |
Average train duration 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 29m |
First train 5:59 |
Last train 23:06 |
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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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Warrington Central (WAC) and Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:00 - 20:40 Sunday 08:25 - 20:40
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the Bus Stops outside the Station Entrance.
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: There will be no toilet provision at Manchester Oxford Road from 15th July to 25th July to allow for existing toilets to be refurbished
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on Platform 4/5
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Whitworth St West (200 yards from station) (station side for Liverpool, opposite side for Piccadilly)
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