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 5 miles 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 London takes 2h 11m and costs around S$ 58 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about S$ 68 for a 2h 15m 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 U-Save, 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 70 miles and will cost you around S$ 23. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about S$ 12 for a journey of 70 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 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Widnes, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Widnes to London takes 2h 11m and costs around S$ 58 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about S$ 68 for a 2h 15m 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 U-Save, 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 70 miles and will cost you around S$ 23. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about S$ 12 for a journey of 70 miles.

Airports near Widnes

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Widnes

KLM
Good (1,487 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,892 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,853 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,298 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,384 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,913 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,163 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,545 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,742 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,556 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,894 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,378 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,189 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
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Where to stay in popular areas of Widnes

Hiring a car in Widnes

Expect to pay S$ 2.49 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$ 29.79 and S$ 39.72. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Widnes, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay S$ 2.49 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$ 29.79 and S$ 39.72. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Widnes, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.