The average train between Widnes and Childwall takes 48 min and the fastest train takes 28 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Widnes to Childwall. 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 every 30 minutes between Widnes and Childwall. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Widnes is at 10:31 PM which arrives into Childwall at 11:11 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 48 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

45 min • 1 change

45 min • 1 change

48 min • 1 change

45 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Widnes to Childwall. However, there are services departing from Widnes station and arriving at Childwall station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 48 min.
Widnes to Childwall train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Runcorn station.
Widnes to Childwall train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Broad Green station.
Book your Widnes to Childwall train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Northern Trains Limited and 2 other operators.
The distance between Widnes and Childwall is 10.7 km. The road distance is 26 km.
You can take a train from Runcorn to Broad Green via Liverpool Lime Street in around 41 min.