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How to get fromCardiff to Widnesby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Widnes by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to CrewetrainCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    4h 16m
    £38–90

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus550 / ...
    6h 58m
    £27–81

  3. Drive 158 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Widnescar158 mi
    3h 26m
    £39–57

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)planeBRS - LPL
    6h 2m
    £79–180

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to ChestertrainCardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Kingsway Hotelbus61 / ...
    5h 23m
    £55–122

  6. Train, bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
    3. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Kingsway Hotelbus61 / ...
    5h 24m
    £44–150

  7. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)planeCWL - LPL
    5h 56m
    £72–248

Cardiff to Widnes by train and bus

Calendar126Weekly Services
Duration4h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Widnes, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Crewe hourly. Tickets cost £26–70 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Green Oaks via Birmingham Coach Station and Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 6h 58m.

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