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

The cheapest way to get from Widnes to Helsby is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 14 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Widnes to Helsby is to train which takes 13 min and costs £2 - £4.

Is there a direct bus between Widnes and Helsby?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Halton Lea South and arriving at Vicarage Lane. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.

Is there a direct train between Widnes and Helsby?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Runcorn and arriving at Helsby. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from Widnes to Helsby?

The distance between Widnes and Helsby is 6 miles. The road distance is 9.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Widnes to Helsby without a car is to train which takes 13 min and costs £2 - £4.

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

The train from Runcorn to Helsby takes 13 min including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Widnes to Helsby bus from?

Widnes to Helsby bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Halton Lea South station.

Where do I catch the Widnes to Helsby train from?

Widnes to Helsby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Runcorn station.

Train or bus from Widnes to Helsby?

The best way to get from Widnes to Helsby is to train which takes 13 min and costs £2 - £4. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 - £4 and takes 31 min.

Where does the Widnes to Helsby bus arrive?

Widnes to Helsby bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Vicarage Lane station.

Where does the Widnes to Helsby train arrive?

Widnes to Helsby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Helsby station.

Can I drive from Widnes to Helsby?

Yes, the driving distance between Widnes to Helsby is 9 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Widnes to Helsby.

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

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Where can I stay near Helsby?

There are 1042+ hotels available in Helsby.

Widnes to Helsby - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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

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 Runcorn to Helsbytrain Liverpool Lime Street - Llandudno / ...
13 min
£2–4
Bus
1. Take the bus from Halton Lea South to Vicarage Lanebus X30
31 min
£2–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Widnes to Helsbytaxi 9.1 mi
14 min
£21–26
Drive 9.1 mi
1. Drive from Widnes to Helsbycar 9.1 mi
14 min
£3–4
Bus via Kingsway Hotel
1. Take the bus from Kingsway Hotel to Halton Lea Northbus 61 / ...
2. Take the bus from Halton Lea South to Vicarage Lanebus X30
1h 15m
£5–7

Widnes to Helsby by train

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Distance: 6.4 mi
Duration: 13 min

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Runcorn to Helsby every 2 hours. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from Halton Lea South to Vicarage Lane hourly. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 31 min. Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire also services this route hourly.

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