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. We recommend you stay at least 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Widnes has to offer.
Where to Eat in Widnes
If you’re looking for affordable options, Crows Nest (Moorfield Road) and Frankie & Benny's - Widnes (Unit No 2A Venture Fields Earle Road) are great picks.
When to visit Widnes
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 50m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Widnes, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Widnes to Birmingham takes 1h 36m and costs around C$ 26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about C$ 55 for a 2h 06m 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 rental from London, which is about 272 km 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 Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Widnes takes 126 km and will cost you around C$ 12. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 18 for a journey of 193 km.
Airlines serving Widnes
Where to stay in popular areas of Widnes
Renting a car in Widnes
Expect to pay C$ 2.56 per litre in Widnes (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.62 and C$ 40.83.