The average train between Manchester and Widnes takes 1h 6m and the fastest train takes 51 min. There is an hourly train service from Manchester to Widnes. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Manchester and Widnes. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Widnes at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Widnes. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Widnes station via Liverpool South Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.
Manchester to Widnes train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Widnes train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Liverpool South Parkway station.
Book your Manchester to Widnes train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Manchester and Widnes is 35.5 km. The road distance is 58 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway hourly. Tickets cost £14–21 and the journey takes 40 min. TransPennine Express also services this route hourly.