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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Widnes is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 3h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Widnes is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs £75 - £130.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Widnes?

The distance between Edinburgh and Widnes is 226 miles. The road distance is 213 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Widnes without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs £75 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Edinburgh to Widnes, including transfers.

Train or fly from Edinburgh to Widnes?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Widnes is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £55 - £190 and takes 4h 57m.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Widnes?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Widnes is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Edinburgh to Widnes.

Where can I stay near Widnes?

There are 2925+ hotels available in Widnes.

Edinburgh to Widnes - 7 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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

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 Edinburgh Waverley to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
3h 35m
£78–129
Drive 211.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Widnescar 211.8 mi
3h 56m
£53–76
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
4h 57m
£56–182
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 16m
£85–150
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Runcorntrain
4h 52m
£66–182
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
6h 45m
£64–196
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Runcorntrain
5h 32m
£69–215

Edinburgh to Widnes by train and bus

48Weekly Services

3h 35mAverage Duration

£78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 225 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

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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