The average train between Widnes and Manchester takes 1h 2m and the fastest train takes 51 min. There is an hourly train service from Widnes to Manchester. 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 Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Widnes is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Widnes to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Widnes station and arriving at Manchester station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.
Widnes to Manchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Liverpool South Parkway station.
Widnes to Manchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Widnes to Manchester train tickets online with Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Widnes and Manchester is 35.5 km. The road distance is 58 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £10–18 and the journey takes 41 min. Two other operators also service this route.
