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

The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Widnes is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sheffield to Widnes is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Sheffield and Widnes?

No, there is no direct bus from Sheffield to Widnes. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Suffolk Rd/Turner Str and arriving at Liverpool Milton Rd via Alton Towers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

Is there a direct train between Sheffield and Widnes?

No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Widnes. However, there are services departing from Sheffield and arriving at Runcorn via Liverpool South Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.

How far is it from Sheffield to Widnes?

The distance between Sheffield and Widnes is 79 miles. The road distance is 63.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sheffield to Widnes without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £27 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Sheffield to Widnes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Widnes bus from?

Sheffield to Widnes bus services, operated by The Coach Company UK, depart from Sheffield Suffolk Rd/Turner Str station.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Widnes train from?

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

Train or bus from Sheffield to Widnes?

The best way to get from Sheffield to Widnes is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £27 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h.

Where does the Sheffield to Widnes bus arrive?

Sheffield to Widnes bus services, operated by The Coach Company UK, arrive at Alton Towers station.

Where does the Sheffield to Widnes train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sheffield to Widnes?

Yes, the driving distance between Sheffield to Widnes is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Sheffield to Widnes.

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

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Where can I stay near Widnes?

There are 1665+ hotels available in Widnes.

Sheffield to Widnes - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Sheffield to Widnes by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
1h 58m
£28–59
Drive 63.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sheffield to Widnescar 63.1 mi
1h 28m
£16–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Suffolk Rd/Turner Str to Alton Towersbus
2. Take the bus from Alton Towers to Liverpool Milton Rdbus
4h

Sheffield to Widnes by train

218Weekly Trains

1h 58mAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 78.3 mi
Duration: 1h 58m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Sheffield to Liverpool South Parkway hourly. Tickets cost £25–45 and the journey takes 1h 38m. East Midlands Railways also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Suffolk Rd/Turner Str to Liverpool Milton Rd via Alton Towers in around 4h.

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