What is the cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to Widnes?

The cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to Widnes is to bus which costs £3 and takes 42 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Widnes?

The fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Widnes is to train which takes 17 min and costs £4 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Birkenhead and Widnes?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Green Oaks. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 42 min.

Is there a direct train between Birkenhead and Widnes?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Runcorn. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

How far is it from Birkenhead to Widnes?

The distance between Birkenhead and Widnes is 13 miles. The road distance is 16 miles.

How do I travel from Birkenhead to Widnes without a car?

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Widnes without a car is to train which takes 17 min and costs £4 - £13.

How long does it take to get from Birkenhead to Widnes?

The train from Liverpool Lime Street to Runcorn takes 17 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Widnes bus from?

Birkenhead to Widnes bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Widnes train from?

Birkenhead to Widnes train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Birkenhead to Widnes?

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Widnes is to train which takes 17 min and costs £4 - £13. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 and takes 42 min.

Where does the Birkenhead to Widnes bus arrive?

Birkenhead to Widnes bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Green Oaks station.

Where does the Birkenhead to Widnes train arrive?

Birkenhead to Widnes train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Runcorn station.

Can I drive from Birkenhead to Widnes?

Yes, the driving distance between Birkenhead to Widnes is 16 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Birkenhead to Widnes.

How do I get a train ticket from Birkenhead to Widnes?

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Where can I stay near Widnes?

There are 2795+ hotels available in Widnes.

Birkenhead to Widnes - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Birkenhead to Widnes by train, bus, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Runcorntrain Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston / ...
17 min
£4–13
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Green Oaksbus X4
42 min
£3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Birkenhead to Widnestaxi 15.9 mi
24 min
£35–45
Drive 15.9 mi
1. Drive from Birkenhead to Widnescar 15.9 mi
24 min
£4–6

Birkenhead to Widnes by train

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Distance: 12.9 mi
Duration: 17 min

What companies run services between Birkenhead, England and Widnes, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Runcorn hourly. Tickets cost £7–13 and the journey takes 17 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Green Oaks hourly. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 42 min.

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