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 most popular train carrier serving Widnes, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Widnes to Liverpool takes 0h 52m and costs around S$ 72 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about S$ 63 for a 3h 05m 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 Avis and CarWiz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Widnes using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Widnes takes 113 km and will cost you around S$ 14. From London, the ticket costs about S$ 24 for a journey of 249 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 most popular train carrier serving Widnes, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Widnes to Liverpool takes 0h 52m and costs around S$ 72 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about S$ 63 for a 3h 05m 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 Avis and CarWiz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Widnes using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Widnes takes 113 km and will cost you around S$ 14. From London, the ticket costs about S$ 24 for a journey of 249 km.

Airports near Widnes

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Widnes

KLM
Good (1,448 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,758 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,711 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,131 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,209 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,101 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,229 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,495 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,676 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,676 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,178 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,380 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,155 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,443 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Widnes

Hiring a car in Widnes

Expect to pay S$ 2.26 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$ 27.12 and S$ 36.16. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Widnes, while also 78% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay S$ 2.26 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$ 27.12 and S$ 36.16. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Widnes, while also 78% cheaper than other types, on average.