Widnes travel guide

Widnes Tourism | Widnes Guide

You're Going to Love Widnes

With a population of 56,097, Widnes is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Widnes to see all of its attractions.

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

Widnes in December
Estimated hotel price
$54
1 night at 3-star hotel
Widnes in December
Estimated hotel price
$54
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 center. The shortest flight to Widnes from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 9h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Widnes, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Widnes to Birmingham takes 1h 45m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $41 for a 2h 06m trip. Located 1.8 miles from the city center, Widnes Hough Green, Cheshire is the busiest station in Widnes. Another popular train station is Widnes, located 1.1 miles from the center.

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 Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Widnes, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Widnes takes 65 miles and will cost you around $13. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 80 miles.

Plane

When flying to Widnes, you’ll arrive at Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Widnes from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 9h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Widnes, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Widnes to Birmingham takes 1h 45m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $41 for a 2h 06m trip. Located 1.8 miles from the city center, Widnes Hough Green, Cheshire is the busiest station in Widnes. Another popular train station is Widnes, located 1.1 miles from the center.

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 Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Widnes, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Widnes takes 65 miles and will cost you around $13. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 80 miles.

Airports near Widnes

Airlines serving Widnes

Lufthansa
Good (4,677 reviews)
KLM
Good (855 reviews)
SWISS
Good (933 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,522 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,619 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,305 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,583 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,951 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,476 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,834 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (873 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,174 reviews)
LOT
Good (684 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (824 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Widnes

Most booked hotels in Widnes

Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port - Cheshire Oaks
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2299 reviews)
$94+
Inglewood Manor
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 822 reviews)
$84+
Travelodge Widnes
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 5 reviews)
$52+
Mercure Haydock Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.1, 2328 reviews)
$88+
Parkview Hotel And Guest House
3 stars
Good (7.1, 864 reviews)
$41+

Renting a car in Widnes

Expect to pay $7.04 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 $84.49 and $112.65. The most frequently booked car type in Widnes is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 10% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.04 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 $84.49 and $112.65. The most frequently booked car type in Widnes is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 10% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.