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 Glasgow takes 3h 15m and costs around S$ 191 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about S$ 201 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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , 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 129 km and will cost you around S$ 12. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 15 for a journey of 209 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 Glasgow takes 3h 15m and costs around S$ 191 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about S$ 201 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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , 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 129 km and will cost you around S$ 12. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 15 for a journey of 209 km.

Airports near Widnes

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Widnes

KLM
Good (1,477 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,864 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,813 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,321 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,276 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,903 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,150 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,550 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,470 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,543 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,722 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,836 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (393 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,175 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
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Where to stay in popular areas of Widnes

Hiring a car in Widnes

Expect to pay S$ 2.40 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$ 28.71 and S$ 38.27. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Widnes, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay S$ 2.40 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$ 28.71 and S$ 38.27. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Widnes, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.