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. 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
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 New York and takes around 12h 20m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Widnes, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Widnes to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $44 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 GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Widnes, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Widnes takes 72 km and will cost you around $4. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 113 km.
Airlines serving Widnes
Where to stay in popular areas of Widnes
Most booked hotels in Widnes
Renting a car in Widnes
Expect to pay $7.15 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 $85.85 and $114.47. 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.