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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Widnes is to bus which costs £3 and takes 50 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Widnes is to train which takes 23 min and costs £3 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Widnes?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Mormon Church. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Widnes?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chester and arriving at Runcorn. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

How far is it from Chester to Widnes?

The distance between Chester and Widnes is 14 miles. The road distance is 18.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Widnes without a car is to train which takes 23 min and costs £3 - £14.

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

The train from Chester to Runcorn takes 23 min including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Chester to Widnes bus from?

Chester to Widnes bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Widnes train from?

Chester to Widnes train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Widnes?

The best way to get from Chester to Widnes is to train which takes 23 min and costs £3 - £14. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 and takes 50 min.

Where does the Chester to Widnes bus arrive?

Chester to Widnes bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Mormon Church station.

Where does the Chester to Widnes train arrive?

Chester to Widnes train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Runcorn station.

Can I drive from Chester to Widnes?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Widnes is 19 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Chester to Widnes.

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

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Where can I stay near Widnes?

There are 2807+ hotels available in Widnes.

Chester to Widnes - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and line 2 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Chester to Widnes by train, bus, car, or taxi

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 Chester to Runcorntrain Llandudno - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
23 min
£3–14
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Mormon Churchbus X30
50 min
£3
Drive 18.7 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Widnescar 18.7 mi
23 min
£5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chester to Widnestaxi 18.7 mi
23 min
£50–60
Line 2 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bull & Stirrup to Halton Lea Southbus 2 / ...
2. Take the bus from Halton Lea South to Doctors Pubbus 61 / ...
1h 57m
£5–6

Chester to Widnes by train

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Distance: 13.8 mi
Duration: 23 min

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Chester to Runcorn every 2 hours. Tickets cost £3–14 and the journey takes 23 min. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Mormon Church hourly. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 50 min.

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