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 14h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Widnes. The train journey from Widnes to Birmingham takes 1h 40m and costs around S$ 57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about S$ 190 for a 3h 15m 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 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$ 24. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 22 for a journey of 161 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 14h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Widnes. The train journey from Widnes to Birmingham takes 1h 40m and costs around S$ 57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about S$ 190 for a 3h 15m 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 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$ 24. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 22 for a journey of 161 km.

Airports near Widnes

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Widnes

Lufthansa
Good (7,956 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,508 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,929 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,466 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,341 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,202 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,580 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (911 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,672 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,762 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,975 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,223 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,435 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,304 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Widnes

Hiring a car in Widnes

Expect to pay S$ 2.72 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$ 32.57 and S$ 43.43. 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 S$ 2.72 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$ 32.57 and S$ 43.43. 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.