Warrington travel guide

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You're Going to Love Warrington

With a population of 81,238, Warrington is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Warrington to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Warrington

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Pit Smokehouse - Culcheth (453 Warrington Road Culcheth) and Pickering Arms (Bell Lane Thelwall) are great picks.

When to visit Warrington

Warrington in January
Estimated hotel price
£64
1 night at 3-star hotel
Warrington in January
Estimated hotel price
£64
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Warrington

Plane

When flying to Warrington, you’ll arrive at Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 13 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Warrington include American Airlines, British Airways and Cathay Pacific. The shortest domestic flight to Warrington departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Warrington, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Warrington to Bradford takes 1h 24m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £15 for a 1h 40m trip. Located 3 miles from the city centre, Warrington Sankey for Penketh is the busiest station in Warrington. Another popular train station is Warrington Birchwood, located 3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Warrington is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 167 miles from Warrington. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Warrington, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Warrington takes 45 miles and will cost you around £6. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 70 miles. The most popular bus station is Warrington Warrington, located 0.0 miles from the city centre of Warrington. Warrington Shearings Stretton Interchange is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Warrington, you’ll arrive at Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 13 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Warrington include American Airlines, British Airways and Cathay Pacific. The shortest domestic flight to Warrington departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Warrington, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Warrington to Bradford takes 1h 24m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £15 for a 1h 40m trip. Located 3 miles from the city centre, Warrington Sankey for Penketh is the busiest station in Warrington. Another popular train station is Warrington Birchwood, located 3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Warrington is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 167 miles from Warrington. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Warrington, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Warrington takes 45 miles and will cost you around £6. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 70 miles. The most popular bus station is Warrington Warrington, located 0.0 miles from the city centre of Warrington. Warrington Shearings Stretton Interchange is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Warrington

Airlines serving Warrington

Lufthansa
Good (4,640 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (925 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,473 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,298 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (477 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,770 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,165 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Warrington

Average rates range from around £66 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £135 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Warrington

Most booked hotels in Warrington

Holiday Inn Express Leigh - Sports Village
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£83+
The Park Royal Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£82+
pentahotel Warrington
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£68+
Holiday Inn Runcorn
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£74+
Village Hotel Warrington
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£83+
The Gulliver's Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£62+

Hiring a car in Warrington

Hiring a car in Warrington costs £32 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Warrington (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.83 and £23.77. The most frequently booked car type in Warrington is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Seat Mii or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Warrington costs £32 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Warrington (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.83 and £23.77. The most frequently booked car type in Warrington is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Seat Mii or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.