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

The cheapest way to get from Widnes to Manchester is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 32 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Widnes to Manchester is to drive which takes 32 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Widnes and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Widnes to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Doctors Pub and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Widnes and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Widnes to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Runcorn and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Liverpool South Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.

How far is it from Widnes to Manchester?

The distance between Widnes and Manchester is 23 miles. The road distance is 27.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Widnes to Manchester without a car is to line 110 bus and train which takes 1h 4m and costs £5 - £17.

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

It takes approximately 1h 4m to get from Widnes to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Widnes to Manchester bus from?

Widnes to Manchester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Doctors Pub station.

Where do I catch the Widnes to Manchester train from?

Widnes to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Liverpool South Parkway station.

Train or bus from Widnes to Manchester?

The best way to get from Widnes to Manchester is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs £4 - £29. Alternatively, you can line 110 bus and line 100 bus, which costs and takes 2h 48m.

Where does the Widnes to Manchester bus arrive?

Widnes to Manchester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G station.

Where does the Widnes to Manchester train arrive?

Widnes to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Widnes to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Widnes to Manchester is 28 miles. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Widnes to Manchester.

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

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 110 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Doctors Pub to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Gbus 110
2. Take the train from Warrington Central to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
1h 4m
£5–17
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
1h 9m
£4–29
Drive 27.8 mi
1. Drive from Widnes to Manchestercar 27.8 mi
32 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Widnes to Manchestertaxi 27.8 mi
32 min
£60–75
Line 110 bus, line 100 bus
1. Take the bus from Doctors Pub to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Gbus 110
2. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N to Shudehill Interchangebus 100
2h 48m

Widnes to Manchester by bus and train

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Distance: 23.2 mi
Duration: 1h 4m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £8–22 and the journey takes 41 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Doctors Pub to Shudehill Interchange via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N in around 2h 48m.

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