Widnes travel guide

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You're Going to Love Widnes

With a population of 56,097, Widnes is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Widnes to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Widnes

If you’re looking for affordable options, Crows Nest (Moorfield Road) and Frankie & Benny's - Widnes (Unit No 2A Venture Fields Earle Road) are great picks.

When to visit Widnes

Widnes in December
Estimated hotel price
$82
1 night at 3-star hotel
Widnes in December
Estimated hotel price
$82
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Widnes

Plane

When flying to Widnes, you’ll arrive at Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 8 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Widnes from Australia departs from Perth and takes around 21h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Widnes, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Widnes to Liverpool takes 0h 51m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $53 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 2.9 km from the city centre, Widnes Hough Green, Cheshire is the busiest station in Widnes. Another popular train station is Widnes, located 1.8 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Widnes is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 272 km from Widnes. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Widnes, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Widnes takes 72 km and will cost you around $6. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 129 km.

Plane

When flying to Widnes, you’ll arrive at Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 8 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Widnes from Australia departs from Perth and takes around 21h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Widnes, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Widnes to Liverpool takes 0h 51m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $53 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 2.9 km from the city centre, Widnes Hough Green, Cheshire is the busiest station in Widnes. Another popular train station is Widnes, located 1.8 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Widnes is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 272 km from Widnes. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Widnes, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Widnes takes 72 km and will cost you around $6. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 129 km.

Airports near Widnes

Airlines serving Widnes

Lufthansa
Good (4,669 reviews)
KLM
Good (856 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,511 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,612 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,307 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,572 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (479 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,943 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,132 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,472 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,822 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (873 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (829 reviews)
LOT
Good (684 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (920 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Widnes

Hiring a car in Widnes

Expect to pay $2.82 per litre in Widnes (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $33.78 and $45.04.

Expect to pay $2.82 per litre in Widnes (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $33.78 and $45.04.