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How to get fromCardiff to Warringtonby train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Warrington by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    3h 28m
    £55–86

  2. Drive  158.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Warringtoncar car 158.7 mi
    3h 28m
    £40–57

  3. Fly Cardiff Airport to Liverpool

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane CWL - LPL
    5h 42m
    £70–168

  4. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    4h 11m
    £71–117

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BRS - LPL
    6h 1m
    £69–182

  6. Fly Cardiff Airport to Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane CWL - MAN
    6h 25m
    £48–214

Cardiff to Warrington by train

Calendar134Weekly Trains
Duration3h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 162 mi
  • Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Warrington, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Crewe hourly. Tickets cost £45–75 and the journey takes 2h 34m. Alternatively, Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and two other airlines fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL) twice daily.

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