Introduction
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.

When to visit Widnes

Widnes in December
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Widnes in December
Estimated hotel price
$100
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 28h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Widnes, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Widnes to London takes 3h 05m and costs around $81 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $128 for a 4h 14m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Widnes, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Widnes takes 113 km and will cost you around $21. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 121 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 28h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Widnes, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Widnes to London takes 3h 05m and costs around $81 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $128 for a 4h 14m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Widnes, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Widnes takes 113 km and will cost you around $21. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 121 km.

Airports near Widnes

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Widnes

Lufthansa
Good (7,207 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,983 reviews)
SWISS
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Turkish Airlines
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Iberia
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United Airlines
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Air France
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Austrian Airlines
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Emirates
Excellent (3,286 reviews)
Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
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LOT
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Brussels Airlines
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Finnair
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Etihad Airways
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Singapore Airlines
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Where to stay in popular areas of Widnes

Hiring a car in Widnes

Expect to pay $2.97 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 $35.58 and $47.44. The most frequently booked car type in Widnes is Intermediate (Renault Grand Scénic or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.97 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 $35.58 and $47.44. The most frequently booked car type in Widnes is Intermediate (Renault Grand Scénic or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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