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Penarth to Warrington Central by train

First train

12:50

Last train

17:03

Departure station

Penarth

Arrival station

Warrington Central

Journey time

From 4h 24m

Distance

137 miles (221 km)

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales

Taking the train from Penarth to Warrington Central in 4 hours 24 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Penarth to Warrington Central? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 4 hours 49 minutes to travel the 137 miles (221 km) from Penarth to Warrington Central by train, although you can get there in as little as 4 hours 24 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 0 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway or Transport for Wales to Warrington Central. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.

Book train tickets from Penarth to Warrington Central in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.

If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Warrington Central by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Penarth to Warrington Central? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What's the fastest journey time between Penarth and Warrington Central by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Penarth to Warrington Central is 4 hours and 24 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Penarth to Warrington Central?

No, there are no direct train services from Penarth to Warrington Central. Travelling from Penarth to Warrington Central by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.

What time does the first train from Penarth to Warrington Central leave?

The first train from Penarth to Warrington Central leaves at 12:50. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Penarth to Warrington Central leave?

The last train from Penarth to Warrington Central leaves at 17:03. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Penarth and Warrington Central by train?

Trains travelling from Penarth to Warrington Central cover a distance of around 137 miles (221 km) during the journey.

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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