No matter where you are, we sincerely welcome you to visit Warrington some time.
If you are not sure how to get here, please allow us to give you some examples:
Warrington, Cheshire, is easily accessible from various regions of the UK and beyond. Below is a guide on how to get to Warrington from different locations:
1. From the North (example: Scotland)
• By Train:
If you’re travelling from Scotland, you can take a train from Glasgow or Edinburgh to Warrington Bank Quay.
• From Glasgow, you’ll typically change at Preston or Wigan. The journey takes around 3.5 to 4 hours.
• From Edinburgh, you can take a train to Warrington with a change at Preston or Manchester, and the journey takes approximately 4.5 to 5 hours.
• By Car:
If you’re driving from Scotland, you can take the M6 motorway southbound.
• From Glasgow, follow the M74 south to join the M6 at Carlisle, and continue south until you reach Warrington.
• From Edinburgh, you can take the A1(M) and join the M6 southbound, heading towards Warrington. The drive typically takes 4.5 to 5 hours depending on traffic.
• By Bus:
There are long-distance coach services, such as National Express, running from various Scottish cities to Warrington. The journey may take 6 to 8 hours, depending on your departure city.
2. From the South (examples: London, Birmingham)
• By Train:
• From London: Take a direct train from London Euston to Warrington Bank Quay. The journey takes around 2 hours, with frequent services available throughout the day.
• From Birmingham: Take a train from Birmingham New Street to Warrington Bank Quay. The journey time is approximately 1.5 hours with a possible change at Wolverhampton or Crewe.
• By Car:
• From London: Head north on the M1 motorway, then join the M6 motorway at Lichfield. Continue north on the M6, and Warrington is located at junction 21A of the M6. The drive takes around 3.5 to 4 hours, depending on traffic.
• From Birmingham: Follow the M6 motorway northbound for approximately 1.5 hours to Warrington.
• By Bus:
There are regular coach services operated by National Express from London and Birmingham to Warrington. The journey from London takes about 4 to 5 hours, while from Birmingham, it takes around 2 to 3 hours.
3. From Wales
• By Train:
• Example: From Chester (North Wales): You can take a direct train from Chester to Warrington Bank Quay, which takes around 30 minutes.
• Example: From Wrexham (North Wales): Take a train via Chester to Warrington, and the journey typically takes around 1 hour and 15 minutes.
• By Car:
• From Chester: Head east on the M56 motorway, then join the M6 motorway southbound towards Warrington. The drive takes around 30 to 40 minutes.
• From North Wales: Travel via the A55 towards Chester, then join the M56 and M6 southbound to Warrington. The drive typically takes 1 to 1.5 hours.
• By Bus:
National Express and other coach services operate between Wales and Warrington, with travel times from Chester to Warrington typically taking around 1 hour.
4. From Ireland
• By Ferry and Train (Dublin to Warrington):
The most common route from Dublin to Warrington involves taking a ferry from Dublin Port to Holyhead in North Wales.
• Example: From Holyhead, you can catch a train to Warrington Bank Quay. The ferry crossing takes about 3.5 hours, and the train journey from Holyhead to Warrington takes around 1.5 hours.
• By Ferry and Car (Dublin to Warrington):
• Example: From Dublin, take the fe rry to Holyhead, and then drive from Holyhead to Warrington, which takes around 1.5 hours.
• Alternatively, you can take the ferry from Dublin to Liverpool and then drive to Warrington, which takes approximately 30 minutes.
• By Plane and Train (Dublin to Warrington):
Another option is to fly from Dublin Airport to Manchester Airport, which takes about 1 hour. From Manchester Airport, you can take a direct train to Warrington (about 25 minutes).
Warrington’s central location, coupled with its excellent transport links, makes it easily accessible from various parts of the UK and even Ireland. Whether you’re coming by train, car, bus, or ferry, the town offers convenient travel options for visitors from all directions.
