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Compare train and bus for Chester to Widnes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chester to Widnes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 13 miles (22 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$16 Average price Cheapest | $8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 17m Average total duration Fastest 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Chester to Widnes:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chester to Widnes costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Widnes take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 1m.
Travel optionsfrom Chester to Widnes
How to get from Chester to Widnes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chester to Widnes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:05 PM0h50Chester7:55 PMWidnes$51One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
7:05 PM0h50Chester7:55 PMWidnes$51One-way0 transfers
Fastest
7:05 PM0h50Chester7:55 PMWidnes$51One-way0 transfers
Other options
9:24 AM0h59Chester10:23 AMWidnes$51One-way0 transfers
10:24 AM0h59Chester11:23 AMWidnes$51One-way0 transfers
6:05 PM0h59Chester7:04 PMWidnes$51One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chester to Widnes:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chester to Widnes costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Widnes take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 1m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chester and Widnes as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Chester station (CTR) and arrive in Widnes station (WID).
- Travel with Mersey Rail, Transport for Wales, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, Merseyrail to go to Widnes by train.
- Travel with Arriva UK to go to Widnes by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales.
- 0 direct buses per day with Arriva UK.
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