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.

When to visit Widnes

Widnes in December
Estimated hotel price
S$ 74
1 night at 3-star hotel
Widnes in December
Estimated hotel price
S$ 74
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 13h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Widnes, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Widnes to Liverpool takes 0h 37m and costs around S$ 7 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about S$ 19 for a 1h 40m 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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Widnes, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Widnes takes 45 miles and will cost you around S$ 11. From Thorner, the ticket costs about S$ 14 for a journey of 80 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 13h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Widnes, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Widnes to Liverpool takes 0h 37m and costs around S$ 7 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about S$ 19 for a 1h 40m 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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Widnes, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Widnes takes 45 miles and will cost you around S$ 11. From Thorner, the ticket costs about S$ 14 for a journey of 80 miles.

Airports near Widnes

Airlines serving Widnes

Lufthansa
Good (4,640 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,604 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,296 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,555 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,934 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,758 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Widnes

Hiring a car in Widnes

Expect to pay S$ 2.54 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$ 30.45 and S$ 40.59. The most frequently booked car type in Widnes is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Ford C-MAX or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.54 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$ 30.45 and S$ 40.59. The most frequently booked car type in Widnes is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Ford C-MAX or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.