The 15 Best Day Trips from Warrington

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 15 good day trips from Warrington, United Kingdom, led by Birmingham, Manchester, Sheffield. The closest is Manchester, about 40 min by car, and 6 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 15 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Warrington

  1. 1

    Birmingham, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car111 km south-east of Warrington

    Known for Cadbury World.

  2. 2

    Manchester, United Kingdom

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car25 km north-east of Warrington
  3. 3

    Sheffield, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car74 km east of Warrington
  4. 4

    Leeds, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car82 km north-east of Warrington
  5. 5

    Liverpool, United Kingdom

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car26 km west of Warrington
  6. 6

    Leicester, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car128 km south-east of Warrington
  7. 7

    Bradford, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car71 km north-east of Warrington
  8. 8

    Coventry, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car131 km south-east of Warrington
  9. 9

    Birkenhead, United Kingdom

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car29 km west of Warrington
  10. 10

    Nottingham, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car107 km south-east of Warrington
  11. 11

    Preston, United Kingdom

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car42 km north of Warrington
  12. 12

    Derby, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car90 km south-east of Warrington
  13. 13

    Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car95 km south of Warrington
  14. 14

    Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car51 km south-east of Warrington
  15. 15

    Oldham, United Kingdom

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car35 km north-east of Warrington

A sample day: Warrington to Birmingham

  1. 07:30Leave Warrington
  2. 09:15Arrive in Birmingham (1 hr 45 min drive)
  3. 09:30Cadbury World
  4. 11:30Lunch
  5. 12:45Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Birmingham
  6. 15:15Head back to Warrington
  7. 17:00Home in Warrington

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Warrington?
The best day trips from Warrington are Birmingham, Manchester, Sheffield, Leeds, Liverpool. The closest is Manchester, about 40 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Warrington?
Manchester is the closest, 25 km north-east of Warrington, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Warrington?
6 places are within about an hour's drive of Warrington: Manchester (40 min), Liverpool (40 min), Birkenhead (45 min), Oldham (40 min), Preston (50 min), Stoke-on-Trent (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Warrington for a day out?
Birmingham is the largest city in day-trip range, 111 km south-east of Warrington and about 1 hr 45 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Warrington?
For a weekend away from Warrington, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Coventry (131 km, 2 hr 5 min), Leicester (128 km, 2 hr), Birmingham (111 km, 1 hr 45 min), Nottingham (107 km, 1 hr 40 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Warrington?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Coventry at 131 km, around 2 hr 5 min by car.

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