Warrington to London train with Avanti West Coast

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Warrington to London?

Departure train station: Warrington Bank Quay is one of two train stations in Warrington. It’s about 0.6 miles (1 km) or a roughly 12min walk from Warrington Time Square, and about 0.8 miles (1.3 km) or about a 5min bus ride from Warrington Central Station. At the station, facilities include accessible toilets and baby-changing rooms, car parking and cycle storage. There is step-free access, ramp access, an induction loop, as well as wheelchairs available at this station.

Arrival train station: London Euston Station is located in Central London, about 0.7 miles (1.1 km) or a roughly 15min walk from the British Museum, and about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) or around a 10min Underground journey away from Trafalgar Square. Euston Station is step-free and includes lifts to platforms, as well as hearing loops and tactile warning slips. You can book assistance throughout the station, including Euston Underground and bus interchange. You can also access mobility-assistance vehicles. Other facilities include public Wifi, a first-class lounge, photo booths, accessible toilets, showers, baby-changing rooms, a money exchange, shops and restaurants. There are two Underground lines running from Euston Station.

Which train companies travel from Warrington to London?

The main train company operating between Warrington and London is Avanti West Coast. It runs about 40 trains every day, with a combination of direct and indirect journeys and an estimated duration of about 2h. You can book an Avanti West Coast train through the Omio platform.

Night trains Warrington

There are two night trains on the Warrington to London route, both direct journeys. One leaves at about 21:20 and arrives around 23:30 in London. The last train of the day departs from Warrington around 21:40, but it’s a slower journey and arrives at the destination about 01:00 the following morning. Weekend service usually does not operate past 21:00. During the week, there is also an early-morning train generally departing just before 06:00; this tends to be the quickest journey of the day, at about 1h 50min.

Avanti West Coast trains from Warrington to London

The Warrington to London train route is almost exclusively operated by Avanti West Coast. There is a frequent service, with about three journeys departing every hour, though early mornings and late evenings may be more limited, especially on weekends. The quickest journey is around 1h 50min, and many trips take less than 2h 15min. There are cases where two Avanti West Coast trains depart at the same time on the same day towards London Euston – usually, one is direct and the other is indirect. If you book one of these tickets, be extra mindful when boarding, as the indirect journey requires a change and could take longer.

Trains from Warrington to London: Sustainability travel

It’s always a good idea to travel by train, as it tends to be more environmentally sustainable than driving a car individually. You can also minimise your carbon footprint by cycling to and from the train station; Warrington Bank Quay has bike storage facilities and London Euston has bike hire docks nearby. You may also be able to take your bicycle on board. You should also make sure you pick up any items you’ve used and either carry or bin them. Read more sustainable travel tips in our Window Seat magazine.

Train Warrington to London: Services on board

On Avanti West Coast trips from Warrington to London, you can choose between standard, standard-premium and first-class tickets. You can get free Wifi, as well as purchase drinks and snacks on board. Up to two pets can travel with you, including in first class, but they must either be on a lead or in a pet carrier no larger than 33 x 24 x 24 in (85 x 60 x 60 cm). Your luggage should not exceed 12 x 27 x 35 in (30 x 70 x 90 cm); while Avanti West Coast doesn’t specify a limit on the number of items, it is advised to only bring one or two cabin-sized suitcases at most, especially at peak travel times. You can store your bicycle on the train for free, but this must be booked in advance to guarantee space. You should also book passenger assistance in advance where required, which will ensure services including wheelchair and mobility equipment storage, support on platforms as well as on board and detailed rail information.

How to find cheap train tickets from Warrington to London

With about 40 direct and indirect journeys per day, you should be able find a good deal on a Warrington to London train. A good way to ensure this is to keep your plans flexible in terms of date and time of departure. Indirect journeys may take longer and involve a connection, but they can also be more budget friendly. You can also try to avoid peak travel times and choose a slower journey if this is more affordable. For good measure, search for your tickets well in advance of the trip, so you have a good overview of the tickets available.

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To London by train—travel tips

London has no shortage of sights and activities for visitors. From world-famous museums like the Science Museum to shopping villages such as Oxford Circus, there’s something for everyone in London. Popular historical landmarks including the Tower of London, Kensington Palace and Westminster Abbey can be explored on the inside, but London is also a phenomenal outdoor museum. For instance, take a stroll along the Thames River on Bankside, to appreciate the area where Shakespeare made his greatest work. Across the river, in St Paul’s Cathedral, you can climb all the way to the top for a 360-degree view of London’s extensive boroughs. And if you’re the outdoorsy kind, there’s plenty for you to do. Stroll through Hyde Park or St James Park, or get on a private cruise in Camden Town to enjoy the scenery of Regent’s Canal - they don’t call it Little Venice for nothing.

• Buckingham Palace
• Big Ben
• Holland Park
• Soho
• Greenwich Market
• National Theatre
• Tate Modern Museum
• ZSL London Zoo