Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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.

Where to Eat in Widnes

If you’re looking for affordable options, Baltic Pearl (Victoria Building, Lugsdale Rd) and Wellington - Prescot Road (Prescot Road) are great picks.

When to visit Widnes

Widnes in December
Estimated hotel price
$95
1 night at 3-star hotel
Widnes in December
Estimated hotel price
$95
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 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Widnes from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 29h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Widnes, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Widnes to Leeds takes 1h 19m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $43 for a 1h 55m trip. Located 1.8 miles from the city centre, Widnes Hough Green, Cheshire is the busiest station in Widnes. Another popular train station is Widnes, located 1.1 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Widnes is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 169 miles from Widnes. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Widnes using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Widnes takes 70 miles and will cost you around $18. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $8 for a journey of 83 miles.

Plane

When flying to Widnes, you’ll arrive at Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Widnes from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 29h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Widnes, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Widnes to Leeds takes 1h 19m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $43 for a 1h 55m trip. Located 1.8 miles from the city centre, Widnes Hough Green, Cheshire is the busiest station in Widnes. Another popular train station is Widnes, located 1.1 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Widnes is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 169 miles from Widnes. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Widnes using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Widnes takes 70 miles and will cost you around $18. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $8 for a journey of 83 miles.

Airports near Widnes

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Widnes

KLM
Good (1,454 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,785 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,741 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,205 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,216 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,872 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,296 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,534 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,518 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,683 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,718 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,395 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,362 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,163 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (385 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,142 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Widnes

Hiring a car in Widnes

Expect to pay $2.99 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 $35.79 and $47.72. The most frequently booked car type in Widnes is Compact (Kia Cee'd or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.99 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 $35.79 and $47.72. The most frequently booked car type in Widnes is Compact (Kia Cee'd or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.