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
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Widnes in December
Estimated hotel price
$98
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 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Widnes. The train journey from Widnes to Birmingham takes 1h 35m and costs around $76 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $184 for a 4h 40m 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 U-Save and Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Widnes using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Widnes takes 70 miles and will cost you around $31. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 70 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 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Widnes. The train journey from Widnes to Birmingham takes 1h 35m and costs around $76 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $184 for a 4h 40m 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 U-Save and Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Widnes using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Widnes takes 70 miles and will cost you around $31. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 70 miles.

Airports near Widnes

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Widnes

KLM
Good (1,492 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,900 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,865 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,302 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,392 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,174 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,555 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,907 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,185 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,381 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (399 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,193 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,262 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Widnes

Hiring a car in Widnes

Expect to pay $3.39 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 $40.58 and $54.11. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Widnes, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.39 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 $40.58 and $54.11. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Widnes, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.