Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. Widnes deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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
C$ 84
1 night at 3-star hotel
Widnes in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 84
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 Canada departs from Calgary and takes around 12h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Widnes, followed by Transpennine Express. The train journey from Widnes to London takes 3h 05m and costs around C$ 67 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about C$ 102 for a 3h 07m 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 rental from London, which is about 169 miles from Widnes. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and keddy by Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Widnes using National Express or FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Widnes takes 84 miles and will cost you around C$ 7. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 19 for a journey of 140 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 Canada departs from Calgary and takes around 12h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Widnes, followed by Transpennine Express. The train journey from Widnes to London takes 3h 05m and costs around C$ 67 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about C$ 102 for a 3h 07m 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 rental from London, which is about 169 miles from Widnes. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and keddy by Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Widnes using National Express or FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Widnes takes 84 miles and will cost you around C$ 7. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 19 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Widnes

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Widnes

Lufthansa
Good (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,367 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,961 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
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Iberia
Good (2,925 reviews)
United Airlines
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Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,622 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,117 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,251 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (998 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
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Where to stay in popular areas of Widnes

Renting a car in Widnes

Expect to pay C$ 2.49 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$ 29.88 and C$ 39.84. 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 rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.49 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$ 29.88 and C$ 39.84. 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 rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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