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
$97
1 night at 3-star hotel
Widnes in December
Estimated hotel price
$97
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 25h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Widnes, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Widnes to Birmingham takes 2h 20m and costs around $100 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $80 for a 2h 36m 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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , 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 113 km and will cost you around $22. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $34 for a journey of 129 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 25h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Widnes, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Widnes to Birmingham takes 2h 20m and costs around $100 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $80 for a 2h 36m 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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , 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 113 km and will cost you around $22. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $34 for a journey of 129 km.

Airports near Widnes

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Widnes

KLM
Good (1,468 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,841 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,781 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,277 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,249 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,894 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,413 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,708 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,425 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,202 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,472 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Widnes

Hiring a car in Widnes

Expect to pay $3.00 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 $35.99 and $47.99. 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, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.00 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 $35.99 and $47.99. 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, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.