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
$96
1 night at 3-star hotel
Widnes in December
Estimated hotel price
$96
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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 31h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Widnes, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Widnes to Liverpool takes 0h 41m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $183 for a 2h 49m 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 Alamo, 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 97 km and will cost you around $18. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $35 for a journey of 105 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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 31h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Widnes, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Widnes to Liverpool takes 0h 41m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $183 for a 2h 49m 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 Alamo, 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 97 km and will cost you around $18. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $35 for a journey of 105 km.

Airports near Widnes

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Widnes

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,748 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,702 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,118 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,207 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,861 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,098 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,205 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,526 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,488 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (895 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,660 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,669 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,377 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,176 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,144 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,439 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 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 $35.77 and $47.70. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Widnes, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.

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 $35.77 and $47.70. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Widnes, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.