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
S$ 79
1 night at 3-star hotel
Widnes in March
Estimated hotel price
S$ 79
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 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Widnes from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 14h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Widnes, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Widnes to London takes 3h 10m and costs around S$ 62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about S$ 128 for a 3h 41m trip. Located 1.8 miles from the city centre, Widnes Hough Green, Cheshire is the busiest station in Widnes. Another popular train station is Widnes, located 1.1 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Widnes is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 169 miles from Widnes. You’ll find branches of Hertz and GREEN MOTION , 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 70 miles and will cost you around S$ 13. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 26 for a journey of 115 miles.

Plane

When flying to Widnes, you’ll arrive at Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Widnes from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 14h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Widnes, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Widnes to London takes 3h 10m and costs around S$ 62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about S$ 128 for a 3h 41m trip. Located 1.8 miles from the city centre, Widnes Hough Green, Cheshire is the busiest station in Widnes. Another popular train station is Widnes, located 1.1 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Widnes is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 169 miles from Widnes. You’ll find branches of Hertz and GREEN MOTION , 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 70 miles and will cost you around S$ 13. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 26 for a journey of 115 miles.

Airports near Widnes

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Widnes

KLM
Good (1,429 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,639 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,021 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,600 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,108 reviews)
SWISS
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Iberia
Good (3,055 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,099 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,509 reviews)
Air Canada
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Etihad Airways
Good (1,337 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
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Cathay Pacific
Good (1,102 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
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Finnair
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Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,414 reviews)
LOT
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Ethiopian Air
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Where to stay in popular areas of Widnes

Hiring a car in Widnes

Expect to pay S$ 2.36 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$ 28.23 and S$ 37.63. 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 (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.36 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$ 28.23 and S$ 37.63. 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 (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.