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
$95
1 night at 3-star hotel
Widnes in December
Estimated hotel price
$95
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.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Widnes, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Widnes to Birmingham takes 1h 43m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $331 for a 2h 16m 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 Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Widnes using National Express or FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Widnes takes 75 miles and will cost you around $15. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 130 miles.

Plane

When flying to Widnes, you’ll arrive at Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 5 miles from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Widnes, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Widnes to Birmingham takes 1h 43m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $331 for a 2h 16m 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 Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Widnes using National Express or FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Widnes takes 75 miles and will cost you around $15. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Widnes

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford

Airlines serving Widnes

KLM
Good (1,450 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,775 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,721 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,174 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,867 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,110 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,259 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,514 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,679 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,698 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,389 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,135 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,452 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (192 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (293 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,262 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Widnes

Hiring a car in Widnes

Expect to pay $3.05 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 $36.49 and $48.65. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Widnes, while also 74% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.05 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 $36.49 and $48.65. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Widnes, while also 74% cheaper than other types, on average.