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 30h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Widnes, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Widnes to Birmingham takes 1h 40m and costs around $76 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $91 for a 2h 12m 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 U-Save and Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Widnes using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Widnes takes 105 km and will cost you around $34. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 113 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 30h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Widnes, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Widnes to Birmingham takes 1h 40m and costs around $76 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $91 for a 2h 12m 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 U-Save and Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Widnes using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Widnes takes 105 km and will cost you around $34. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 113 km.

Airports near Widnes

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Widnes

Lufthansa
Good (7,940 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,508 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,906 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,326 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,441 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,926 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,191 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,579 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,636 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,756 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,957 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,218 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
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Where to stay in popular areas of Widnes

Hiring a car in Widnes

Expect to pay $3.63 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 $43.46 and $57.94. 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 Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.63 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 $43.46 and $57.94. 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 Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.