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 Frankie & Benny's - Widnes (Unit No 2A Venture Fields Earle Road) are great picks.

When to visit Widnes

Widnes in December
Estimated hotel price
S$ 79
1 night at 3-star hotel
Widnes in December
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 8 km 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 Transpennine Express. The train journey from Widnes to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around S$ 9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about S$ 22 for a 1h 03m 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 GREEN MOTION and Alamo, 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 145 km and will cost you around S$ 16. From London, the ticket costs about S$ 13 for a journey of 225 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 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Widnes, followed by Transpennine Express. The train journey from Widnes to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around S$ 9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about S$ 22 for a 1h 03m 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 GREEN MOTION and Alamo, 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 145 km and will cost you around S$ 16. From London, the ticket costs about S$ 13 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Widnes

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Widnes

KLM
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Lufthansa
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Delta
Good (7,979 reviews)
British Airways
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SWISS
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Turkish Airlines
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Iberia
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United Airlines
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Air France
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Emirates
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Qatar Airways
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Austrian Airlines
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Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Etihad Airways
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LOT
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Finnair
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Cathay Pacific
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Singapore Airlines
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Brussels Airlines
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Where to stay in popular areas of Widnes

Hiring a car in Widnes

Expect to pay S$ 2.34 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$ 28.04 and S$ 37.38. The most frequently booked car type in Widnes is Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.34 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$ 28.04 and S$ 37.38. The most frequently booked car type in Widnes is Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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