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, Crows Nest (Moorfield Road) and Frankie & Benny's - Widnes (Unit No 2A Venture Fields Earle Road) are great picks.
When to visit Widnes
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 28h 30m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Widnes, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Widnes to Birmingham takes 1h 36m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $67 for a 2h 06m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Widnes, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Widnes takes 78 miles and will cost you around $15. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 120 miles.
Airlines serving Widnes
Where to stay in popular areas of Widnes
Hiring a car in Widnes
Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.66 and $50.22. The most frequently booked car type in Widnes is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.