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How to get fromEdinburgh to Widnesby train, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Widnes by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    3h 35m
    £82–128

  2. Drive 211.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Widnescar car 211.8 mi
    3h 56m
    £53–76

  3. Fly to Liverpool

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane EDI - LPL
    4h 56m
    £58–142

  4. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    4h 24m
    £88–149

  5. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Runcorntrain train
    4h 54m
    £60–156

  6. Fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EDI - MAN
    6h 37m
    £70–164

Edinburgh to Widnes by train and bus

Calendar48Weekly Services
Duration3h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£82Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Widnes, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Warrington Bank Quay every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 2h 48m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and Aer Lingus fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL) 3 times a day.

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