The average train between Reading and Warrington takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Warrington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Reading and Warrington. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Warrington at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Warrington. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Warrington station via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Reading to Warrington train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Warrington train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.
Book your Reading to Warrington train tickets online with Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Reading and Warrington is 241.4 km. The road distance is 280 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Warrington Bank Quay via Stafford in around 3h 38m.