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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Widnes to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Widnes
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 domestic flight to Widnes departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Widnes, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Widnes to Bradford takes 1h 24m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £15 for a 1h 40m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Widnes, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Widnes takes 72 km and will cost you around £6. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 113 km.
Airlines serving Widnes
Where to stay in popular areas of Widnes
Most booked hotels in Widnes
Hiring a car in Widnes
Hiring a car in Widnes costs £24 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 32% cheaper than airport locations in Widnes.
Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.83 and £23.77. The most frequently booked car type in Widnes is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.