The average train between Widnes and Congleton takes 1h 29m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Widnes to Congleton. 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 Widnes and Congleton. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Widnes is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Congleton at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 1h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Widnes to Congleton. However, there are services departing from Widnes station and arriving at Congleton station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
Widnes to Congleton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Runcorn station.
Widnes to Congleton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Kidsgrove station.
Book your Widnes to Congleton train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Widnes and Congleton is 41.1 km. The road distance is 59 km.
You can take a train from Runcorn to Congleton via Crewe and Kidsgrove in around 1h 55m.