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.
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 7h 45m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Widnes, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Widnes to Bradford takes 1h 24m and costs around AED 66 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about AED 70 for a 1h 40m 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 hire from London, which is about 272 km from Widnes. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Widnes, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Widnes takes 72 km and will cost you around AED 29. From Leeds, the ticket costs about AED 26 for a journey of 113 km.
Airlines serving Widnes
Where to stay in popular areas of Widnes
Hiring a car in Widnes
Expect to pay AED 6.84 per litre in Widnes (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 81.97 and AED 109.30. 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 Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.