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Manchester to Warrington by train
It takes an average of 30m to travel from Manchester to Warrington by train, over a distance of around 16 miles (26 km). There are normally 179 trains per day traveling from Manchester to Warrington and tickets for this journey start from $3.49 when you book in advance.
| First train | 4:42 am | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 11:28 pm | |
| Departure station | Manchester | |
| Arrival station | Warrington | |
| Journey time | From 17m | |
| Distance | 16 miles (26 km) | |
| Frequency | 179 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From $3.49 | |
| Train operators | TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Transport for Wales |
Travel from Manchester to Warrington by train in 17 minutes
If you want to know more about the journey from Manchester to Warrington by train, look no further!
The average journey time from Manchester to Warrington by train is 30 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 17 minutes. You'll usually find 179 trains per day traveling the 26 km between these two destinations. Direct trains are usually available every day on the route to Warrington.
Book train tickets from Manchester to Warrington in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from $3.49. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices when you search in our Journey Planner.
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Cheap train tickets from Manchester to Warrington
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Consider a Season Ticket
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