There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Warrington by train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 26m£55–87Drive 158.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cardiff to Warringtoncar 158.7 mi
3h 28m£40–57Train, fly
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BRS - LPL
6h 1m£69–174Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Staffordtrain
- Take the train from Stafford to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
4h 1m£72–118
Cardiff to Warrington by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Warrington is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Warrington is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £55 - £90.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Warrington. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Warrington Bank Quay via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
The distance between Cardiff and Warrington is 163 miles. The road distance is 159.7 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Warrington without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £55 - £90.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Cardiff to Warrington, including transfers.
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.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Warrington is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Cardiff to Warrington.
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What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Warrington, England?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Crewe hourly. Tickets cost £45–75 and the journey takes 2h 34m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Liverpool via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50–190
Flights from Bristol Airport to Liverpool via Isle Of Man
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £50–190
Flights from Bristol Airport to Liverpool via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50–190
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
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