The cheapest and fastest trains from Warrington to Birmingham
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£27
Fastest journey
1 h 24 m
Average duration
1 h 29 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
111 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Warrington to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Warrington to Birmingham will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Of the 12 trains that leave Warrington for Birmingham every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 111 km distance in an average of 1 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 49 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.
W342077:421h24Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ)9:06Birmingham New Street (BHM)£81One-way0 changes
W342718:421h24Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ)10:06Birmingham New Street (BHM)£121One-way0 changes
W342659:421h25Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ)11:07Birmingham New Street (BHM)£131One-way0 changes
W3390310:421h24Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ)12:06Birmingham New Street (BHM)£141One-way0 changes
W34207+
Y80948 · W881047:421h49Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ)9:31Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW)£291One-way2 changes
W3390310:421h24Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ)12:06Birmingham New Street (BHM)£141One-way0 changes
W342718:421h24Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ)10:06Birmingham New Street (BHM)£121One-way0 changes
W342077:421h24Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ)9:06Birmingham New Street (BHM)£81One-way0 changes
W342659:421h25Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ)11:07Birmingham New Street (BHM)£131One-way0 changes
W34207+
Y80948 · W881047:421h49Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ)9:31Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW)£291One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Warrington to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Warrington to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 111 km
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Live departures
Warrington to Birmingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Warrington to Birmingham trains for today, Monday 20 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:42 Warrington | 1h24 | 9:06 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:42 Warrington | 1h24 | 10:06 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Warrington to Birmingham
Trains from Warrington to Birmingham run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:56, the last at 22:10. The fastest train covers the 111 km distance in 1h 21m.
Distance 111 km |
Average train duration 1h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 21m |
First train 4:56 |
Last train 22:10 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
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FAQs: Warrington to Birmingham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Warrington to Birmingham 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 Birmingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Warrington and Birmingham
Most Warrington to Birmingham trains use the Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Street station pair, with some services arriving at Birmingham International. Use this guide to compare Warrington and Birmingham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Warrington station do trains to Birmingham leave from?
Getting to Warrington Bank Quay from Warrington city centre
Warrington Bank Quay is 1 km from Warrington city centre. Public transport options include:
Warrington Bank Quay train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Warrington Bank Quay.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Warrington Bank Quay. ATMs are available at Warrington Bank Quay.
Tickets and information
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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Warrington Bank Quay: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Warrington Bank Quay: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Getting to Warrington Central from Warrington city centre
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.
Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham New Street train station facilities and services
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Getting to Birmingham International from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham International is 12 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham International train station facilities and services
Birmingham International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham International.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham International. ATMs are available at Birmingham International.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham International. 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham International: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham International: 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.
Getting to Duddeston from Birmingham city centre
Duddeston is 2 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Duddeston train station facilities and services
Duddeston has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Duddeston.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Duddeston. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Duddeston: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Duddeston: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Duddeston: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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