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 March
Estimated hotel price
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Widnes in March
Estimated hotel price
$105
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 31h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Widnes, followed by Northern Rail. The train journey from Widnes to Leeds takes 1h 17m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $120 for a 3h 05m 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

You can travel by bus to Widnes using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Widnes takes 97 km and will cost you around $19. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 140 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 31h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Widnes, followed by Northern Rail. The train journey from Widnes to Leeds takes 1h 17m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $120 for a 3h 05m 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

You can travel by bus to Widnes using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Widnes takes 97 km and will cost you around $19. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 140 km.

Airports near Widnes

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Widnes

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,658 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,616 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,018 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,125 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,829 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,059 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,113 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,443 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,515 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,562 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (884 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,339 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,106 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,630 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,153 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,421 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
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Where to stay in popular areas of Widnes

Hiring a car in Widnes

Expect to pay $3.16 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 $37.81 and $50.41. 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 (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.16 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 $37.81 and $50.41. 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 (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.