Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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.

Where to Eat in Widnes

If you’re looking for affordable options, Baltic Pearl (Victoria Building, Lugsdale Rd) and Wellington - Prescot Road (Prescot Road) are great picks.

When to visit Widnes

Widnes in March
Estimated hotel price
AED 225
1 night at 3-star hotel
Widnes in March
Estimated hotel price
AED 225
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 7h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Widnes, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Widnes to Leeds takes 1h 33m and costs around AED 18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about AED 228 for a 1h 40m 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 hire from London, which is about 169 miles from Widnes. You’ll find branches of Hertz and CarWiz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Widnes using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Widnes takes 70 miles and will cost you around AED 29. From London, the ticket costs about AED 66 for a journey of 145 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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 7h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Widnes, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Widnes to Leeds takes 1h 33m and costs around AED 18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about AED 228 for a 1h 40m 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 hire from London, which is about 169 miles from Widnes. You’ll find branches of Hertz and CarWiz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Widnes using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Widnes takes 70 miles and will cost you around AED 29. From London, the ticket costs about AED 66 for a journey of 145 miles.

Airports near Widnes

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Widnes

KLM
Good (1,436 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,709 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,665 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,034 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,154 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,846 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,082 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,145 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,708 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,518 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,464 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (890 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,613 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,642 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,367 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,126 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,168 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,347 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,430 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (380 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Widnes

Hiring a car in Widnes

Expect to pay AED 6.73 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 80.66 and AED 107.55. The most frequently booked car type in Widnes is Compact (Kia Cee'd or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 6.73 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 80.66 and AED 107.55. The most frequently booked car type in Widnes is Compact (Kia Cee'd or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.