The average train between Widnes and York takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Widnes to York. 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 York. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Widnes is at 10:30 PM which arrives into York at 10:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Widnes to York. However, there are services departing from Widnes station and arriving at York station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
Widnes to York train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Widnes to York train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at York station.
Book your Widnes to York train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Widnes and York is 127.4 km. The road distance is 180 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to York hourly. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 1h 52m.