Walking is a great way to improve your health, fitness, wellbeing, sleep patterns and energy levels. Walking can also help you reach the NHS recommended 10,000 steps a day, which can significantly improve your health, improve your knowledge of the local area and reduce stress.

There are lots of walking and running routes available close to Omega, shown on the council’s cycling map 

Visit our cycling page

Omega is within walking distance of retail, education, workplaces, health and leisure destinations, and local neighbourhoods.

Cycling is a quick, cheap and fun way of getting to and from Omega

Cycling is one of the easiest ways to fit exercise into your daily routine, and helps improve your fitness and health. If you’ve not been on a bike for a while, we can help you get back into the saddle.

Discover local routes

Lots of cycling-related information and routes can be found on the  council’s cycle map which is available on our website 

Visit our cycling page

Free cycle training

We can arrange free cycle training to help you build your confidence. This is delivered on a one-to-one or small group basis, and can be tailored to meet your specific needs. The courses are arranged at a time to suit you. More information is available at warrington.gov.uk/cycle-training.

Dr Bike

The council are planning some Dr Bike (bike maintenance) events at  Omega. The events will allow our mechanics to service your bike free of charge, checking the condition, undertaking work to improve  the basic safety of your bike and providing advice relating to future  improvements and work on your bike. The events will be promoted so keep an eye out for further information about them.

Help purchasing a bike

As a resident of Omega, we are offering you a £50 voucher towards the purchase of a bike or cycling accessories at Halfords.  You can apply for one of either a cycle, bus or car club voucher per household. To apply for the voucher, please email travelwarrington@warrington.gov.uk

Some employers offer a Cycle2Work scheme, which allows you to purchase bikes tax free and pay for the bike monthly through a salary sacrifice scheme. Contact your company’s human resource department to find out if your company offers this scheme and to find out more information.

Parking and locker facilities

Cycle parking spaces are available at the retail units adjacent to the Whittle Avenue/Westbrook Way roundabout, which are for use by customers and staff.

The main bus operator in Warrington is Warrington’s Own Buses. You can find times, routes and ticket information on their website:

Visit Warrington's Own Buses website

As a resident of this development, you can apply for a “taster ticket” which allows you free / discounted travel by bus up to a value of £50. The taster ticket will allow you try travelling by bus and see how you find it. You can apply for one of either a cycle, bus or car club voucher per household

Please contact travelwarrington@warrington.gov.uk for more information.  You will also need to download the Touch and Go Warrington app warringtonsownbuses.co.uk/touch-go onto your phone as the voucher value will be uploaded onto this.

The Touch and Go Warrington app enables you to plan your journey, check timetables, get a live departure board for your stop, and enables you to see where your bus is on the map. You can also buy tickets in advance on the app using Apple Pay, Google Pay or a credit / debit card.

A Touch and Go Smartcard is also available which allows you to pre-load with the ticket of your choice. Both the smartcard and app are accepted on all Warrington's Own Buses services. You can also pay by contactless card or cash on the bus if you would prefer.

There are seven railway stations in Warrington and two main railway lines taking you east or west, and north or south.

Warrington West station is the closest station (1.5 miles from Omega) with regular services to Liverpool and Manchester. The station is fully accessible with lifts, and there is free cycle parking available. There is also a 250-space car park which costs £1 per 24 hours.

Warrington Bank Quay station offers regular services to London, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Leeds, Preston, Wigan, Chester and Llandudno.

Train times and ticket information can be found on www.nationalrail.co.uk

Car Sharing

If you’re travelling from further away, why not consider reducing your travel costs by sharing your lift? It will save you money, saves you the hassle of finding a car parking space when you arrive, and allows you to meet new friends.

Liftshare provide a car sharing service liftshare.com/uk which enables you to search for others making a similar journey and arrange to share your journey. Registering and searching for partners is free of charge and won’t impact on your car insurance. You don’t have to reciprocate the journey, instead a mileage cost can be charged to cover the costs of the additional passenger.

Electric Vehicles

Electric vehicle charging facilities are available at the following locations:

• Burtonwood Services (M62 J8)
• Gemini Retail Park
• Warrington West Station

See www.zapmap.com for more information on local charging points.