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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Widnes has to offer.

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
$61
1 night at 3-star hotel
Widnes in December
Estimated hotel price
$61
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 center. The shortest flight to Widnes from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 9h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Widnes, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Widnes to Birmingham takes 1h 55m and costs around $64 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $197 for a 2h 06m trip. Located 2.9 km from the city center, Widnes Hough Green, Cheshire is the busiest station in Widnes. Another popular train station is Widnes, located 1.8 km from the center.

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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Widnes, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Widnes takes 80 km and will cost you around $14. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 113 km.

Plane

When flying to Widnes, you’ll arrive at Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 8 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Widnes from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 9h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Widnes, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Widnes to Birmingham takes 1h 55m and costs around $64 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $197 for a 2h 06m trip. Located 2.9 km from the city center, Widnes Hough Green, Cheshire is the busiest station in Widnes. Another popular train station is Widnes, located 1.8 km from the center.

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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Widnes, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Widnes takes 80 km and will cost you around $14. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 113 km.

Airports near Widnes

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Widnes

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Widnes

Most booked hotels in Widnes

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Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port - Cheshire Oaks
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2024 reviews)
$100+
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Inglewood Manor
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1452 reviews)
$80+
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Travelodge Widnes
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 9 reviews)
$58+
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Mercure Haydock Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.3, 1817 reviews)
$92+
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Renting a car in Widnes

Expect to pay $6.59 per gallon in Widnes (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $79.04 and $105.39.

Expect to pay $6.59 per gallon in Widnes (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $79.04 and $105.39.

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