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. Widnes deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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 April
Estimated hotel price
€45
1 night at 3-star hotel
Widnes in April
Estimated hotel price
€45
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 Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Widnes, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Widnes to Liverpool takes 0h 35m and costs around €5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grimsby, expect to pay about €8 for a 1h 12m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Widnes, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Widnes takes 80 km and will cost you around €11. From Leeds, the ticket costs about €11 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 Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Widnes, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Widnes to Liverpool takes 0h 35m and costs around €5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grimsby, expect to pay about €8 for a 1h 12m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Widnes, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Widnes takes 80 km and will cost you around €11. From Leeds, the ticket costs about €11 for a journey of 129 km.

Airports near Widnes

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Widnes

Lufthansa
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KLM
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British Airways
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Delta
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Emirates
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Iberia
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Qatar Airways
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Austrian Airlines
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United Airlines
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Air France
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Air Canada
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Finnair
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Brussels Airlines
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Singapore Airlines
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Etihad Airways
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Cathay Pacific
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LOT
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Hiring a car in Widnes

Expect to pay €1.61 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 €19.29 and €25.71. The most frequently booked car type in Widnes is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.61 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 €19.29 and €25.71. The most frequently booked car type in Widnes is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.