Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Warrington has to offer.

Where to Eat in Warrington

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Pit Smokehouse - Culcheth (453 Warrington Road Culcheth) and Tom at 101 (101 London Road Stockton Heath) are great picks.

When to visit Warrington

Warrington in March
Estimated hotel price
£58
1 night at 3-star hotel
Warrington in March
Estimated hotel price
£58
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 21 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Warrington include American Airlines, Finnair and British Airways. 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 Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m trip. Located 5 km from the city centre, Warrington Sankey for Penketh is the busiest station in Warrington. Another popular train station is Warrington Birchwood, located 4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Warrington is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 268 km from Warrington. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Warrington, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Warrington takes 113 km and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 129 km. The most popular bus station is Warrington Warrington, located 0.0 km from the city centre of Warrington. Warrington Shearings Stretton Interchange is also a commonly used station, and is 5 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Warrington, you’ll arrive at Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 21 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Warrington include American Airlines, Finnair and British Airways. 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 Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m trip. Located 5 km from the city centre, Warrington Sankey for Penketh is the busiest station in Warrington. Another popular train station is Warrington Birchwood, located 4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Warrington is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 268 km from Warrington. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Warrington, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Warrington takes 113 km and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 129 km. The most popular bus station is Warrington Warrington, located 0.0 km from the city centre of Warrington. Warrington Shearings Stretton Interchange is also a commonly used station, and is 5 km from the city centre.

Airports near Warrington

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Warrington

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Warrington

Average rates range from around £74 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £108 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Warrington

Most booked hotels in Warrington

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The Old Post Office Warrington by Deuce Hotels
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£76+
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Holiday Inn Express Leigh - Sports Village
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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Holiday Inn Runcorn
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£52+
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Village Hotel Warrington
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£80+
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The Park Royal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£79+
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B&B HOTEL Warrington
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£59+
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Hiring a car in Warrington

Hiring a car in Warrington costs £39 per day, on average, or £118 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 17% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Warrington is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Warrington costs £39 per day, on average, or £118 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 17% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Warrington is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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