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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Widnes is to line 100 bus which costs £5 and takes 2h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Widnes is to drive which takes 34 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Widnes?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Widnes. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Kingsway Hotel via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Widnes?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Widnes. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Runcorn via Liverpool South Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.

How far is it from Manchester to Widnes?

The distance between Manchester and Widnes is 23 miles. The road distance is 27.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Widnes without a car is to train and line 110 bus which takes 1h 1m and costs £8 - £15.

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

It takes approximately 1h 1m to get from Manchester to Widnes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Widnes bus from?

Manchester to Widnes bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Widnes train from?

Manchester to Widnes train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Widnes?

The best way to get from Manchester to Widnes is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs £12 - £29. Alternatively, you can line 100 bus, which costs £5 and takes 2h 25m.

Where does the Manchester to Widnes bus arrive?

Manchester to Widnes bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N station.

Where does the Manchester to Widnes train arrive?

Manchester to Widnes train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Liverpool South Parkway station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Widnes?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Widnes is 27 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Manchester to Widnes.

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

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Where can I stay near Widnes?

There are 2860+ hotels available in Widnes.

Manchester to Widnes - 5 ways to travel via train, line 110 bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train, line 110 bus
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Warrington Centraltrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Kingsway Hotelbus 110
1h 1m
£9–14
Line 100 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Nbus 100
2h 25m
£5
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
1h 2m
£12–28
Drive 27 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Widnescar 27 mi
34 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manchester to Widnestaxi 27 mi
34 min
£60–75

Manchester to Widnes by train and bus

375Weekly Services

1h 1mAverage Duration

£9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 23 mi
Duration: 1h 1m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway hourly. Tickets cost £10–18 and the journey takes 42 min. East Midlands Railways also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Bee Network operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N hourly. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 1h 47m.

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