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
S$ 73
1 night at 3-star hotel
Widnes in December
Estimated hotel price
S$ 73
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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 16h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Widnes, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Widnes to London takes 2h 17m and costs around S$ 138 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about S$ 154 for a 3h 21m 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 Budget and Hertz, 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 S$ 13. From Blackpool, the ticket costs about S$ 27 for a journey of 129 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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 16h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Widnes, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Widnes to London takes 2h 17m and costs around S$ 138 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about S$ 154 for a 3h 21m 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 Budget and Hertz, 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 S$ 13. From Blackpool, the ticket costs about S$ 27 for a journey of 129 km.

Airports near Widnes

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Widnes

KLM
Good (1,471 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,786 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,291 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,253 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,134 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,422 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,544 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,712 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,206 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,475 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Widnes

Hiring a car in Widnes

Expect to pay S$ 2.27 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 S$ 27.21 and S$ 36.27. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Widnes, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay S$ 2.27 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 S$ 27.21 and S$ 36.27. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Widnes, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.