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 Frankie & Benny's - Widnes (Unit No 2A Venture Fields Earle Road) are great picks.

When to visit Widnes

Widnes in December
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel
Widnes in December
Estimated hotel price
$106
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 36h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Widnes, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Widnes to London takes 3h 05m and costs around $83 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about $149 for a 3h 18m 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Widnes, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Blackpool, the bus ride to Widnes takes 129 km and will cost you around $21. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 241 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 36h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Widnes, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Widnes to London takes 3h 05m and costs around $83 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about $149 for a 3h 18m 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Widnes, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Blackpool, the bus ride to Widnes takes 129 km and will cost you around $21. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 241 km.

Airports near Widnes

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Widnes

KLM
Good (1,406 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,532 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,996 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,481 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,029 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,774 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,001 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,997 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,481 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,392 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,658 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (861 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,370 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,543 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,283 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,136 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,042 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,388 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (368 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Widnes

Hiring a car in Widnes

Expect to pay $3.13 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 $37.48 and $49.97. The most frequently booked car type in Widnes is Compact (Peugeot 208 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 $3.13 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 $37.48 and $49.97. The most frequently booked car type in Widnes is Compact (Peugeot 208 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.

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