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
£63
1 night at 3-star hotel
Warrington in January
Estimated hotel price
£63
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 37m and costs around £11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £6 for a 1h 17m 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, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Warrington takes 72 km and will cost you around £6. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 108 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 37m and costs around £11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £6 for a 1h 17m 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, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Warrington takes 72 km and will cost you around £6. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 108 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 (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Warrington

Average rates range from around £65 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £134 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)
£75+
The Park Royal Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£83+
pentahotel Warrington
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£69+
Holiday Inn Runcorn
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£69+
Village Hotel Warrington
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£84+
The Gulliver's Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£61+

Hiring a car in Warrington

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

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Warrington.

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 £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Warrington is Standard (Kia Sorento or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Seat Mii or similar) is, on average, 82% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Warrington.

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 £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Warrington is Standard (Kia Sorento or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Seat Mii or similar) is, on average, 82% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.