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, 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 centre. The shortest flight to Widnes from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 8h 10m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Widnes, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Widnes to London takes 1h 53m and costs around AED 209 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about AED 441 for a 3h 12m 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 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 80 km and will cost you around AED 44. From Leeds, the ticket costs about AED 44 for a journey of 129 km.
Airlines serving Widnes
Where to stay in popular areas of Widnes
Hiring a car in Widnes
Expect to pay AED 6.43 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 77.13 and AED 102.84. The most frequently booked car type in Widnes is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.