The average train between Cardiff and Warrington takes 3h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Warrington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Warrington. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Warrington at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Warrington. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Warrington station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
Cardiff to Warrington train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Warrington train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.
Book your Cardiff to Warrington train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Cardiff and Warrington is 216.5 km. The road distance is 261 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Crewe hourly. Tickets cost £50–90 and the journey takes 2h 34m.