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

The cheapest way to get from Widnes to Birkenhead is to bus which costs £3 and takes 59 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Widnes to Birkenhead is to train which takes 17 min and costs £5 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Widnes and Birkenhead?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from The Albion and arriving at Queen Square Bus Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 59 min.

Is there a direct train between Widnes and Birkenhead?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Runcorn and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

How far is it from Widnes to Birkenhead?

The distance between Widnes and Birkenhead is 13 miles. The road distance is 15.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Widnes to Birkenhead without a car is to train which takes 17 min and costs £5 - £13.

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

The train from Runcorn to Liverpool Lime Street takes 17 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Widnes to Birkenhead bus from?

Widnes to Birkenhead bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from The Albion station.

Where do I catch the Widnes to Birkenhead train from?

Widnes to Birkenhead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Runcorn station.

Train or bus from Widnes to Birkenhead?

The best way to get from Widnes to Birkenhead is to train which takes 17 min and costs £5 - £13. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 and takes 59 min.

Where does the Widnes to Birkenhead bus arrive?

Widnes to Birkenhead bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Queen Square Bus Station.

Where does the Widnes to Birkenhead train arrive?

Widnes to Birkenhead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.

Can I drive from Widnes to Birkenhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Widnes to Birkenhead is 16 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Widnes to Birkenhead.

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

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Where can I stay near Birkenhead?

There are 2518+ hotels available in Birkenhead.

Widnes to Birkenhead - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Widnes to Birkenhead by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Runcorn to Liverpool Lime Streettrain London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
17 min
£5–13
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Albion to Queen Square Bus Stationbus 79C
59 min
£3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Widnes to Birkenheadtaxi 15.5 mi
23 min
£35–45
Drive 15.5 mi
1. Drive from Widnes to Birkenheadcar 15.5 mi
23 min
£4–6

Widnes to Birkenhead by train

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Distance: 12.9 mi
Duration: 17 min

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Runcorn to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £6–10 and the journey takes 17 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from The Albion to Queen Square Bus Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 59 min.

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