Warrington Central live departures
Next trains leaving Warrington Central (WAC), with platforms and expected times from the National Rail Darwin feed. The board refreshes itself every 30 seconds, so you can leave it open while you walk to the station.
Waiting for someone instead? Warrington Central live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeWAC
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates53.3919, -2.5924
- Nearest stationWarrington Bank Quay (1 km)
- Passengers 2024-251,268,378
- GB rank443rd busiest
- Managed byNorthern Trains
About this board
Warrington Central is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code WAC. The departures above come from Darwin, the industry system that merges the timetable with live signalling and operator updates. A train marked "On time" is running to schedule; an amended time means Darwin expects it to leave then instead.
In the year April 2024 to March 2025, Warrington Central handled 1,268,378 passenger entries and exits, ranking 443rd of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Manchester Oxford Road (372,272 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Warrington Central usually drop outside the morning and evening peaks. Our off-peak train times guide explains when the cheaper windows start on each operator.
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Warrington Central station FAQs
What is the station code for Warrington Central?
The three-letter CRS code for Warrington Central is WAC. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Warrington Central departure board?
The board on this page reads from Darwin, the rail industry's live train-running engine, and refreshes every 30 seconds. It shows the same expected times and platforms as the screens at Warrington Central itself.
How busy is Warrington Central station?
Warrington Central recorded 1,268,378 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 443rd busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Manchester Oxford Road.
Which stations are closest to Warrington Central?
The nearest station is Warrington Bank Quay, about 1 km away in a straight line. Padgate (2.8 km) and Warrington West (3 km) are also close.
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Live departures: Darwin via National Rail OpenLDBWS, Open Government Licence. Station reference data: open industry sources. Passenger figures: ORR station usage estimates, April 2024 to March 2025 (OGL). Distances are straight-line. Page details last verified 12 September 2026. How this site works.