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 Piccolino - Stockton Heath (London Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Warrington

Warrington in January
Estimated hotel price
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Warrington in January
Estimated hotel price
£62
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, 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 Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around £4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £43 for a 1h 40m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Warrington, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Warrington takes 72 km and will cost you around £3. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £14 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, 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 Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around £4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £43 for a 1h 40m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Warrington, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Warrington takes 72 km and will cost you around £3. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £14 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

Airlines serving Warrington

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,965 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,962 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in Warrington

Average rates range from around £70 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £137 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)
£76+
The Park Royal Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£81+
pentahotel Warrington
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£69+
Holiday Inn Runcorn
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£70+
Village Hotel Warrington
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£86+
The Gulliver's Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£61+

Hiring a car in Warrington

Hiring a car in Warrington costs £35 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 £17.80 and £23.73. The most frequently booked car type in Warrington is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus Wagon or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Warrington costs £35 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 £17.80 and £23.73. The most frequently booked car type in Warrington is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus Wagon or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.