How to travel from Chester to Widnes

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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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$16

Average price

Cheapest

$8

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 17m

Average total duration

Fastest

47m

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30m

Additional time*

30m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Mersey Rail

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The cheapest way to travel from Chester to Widnes is a bus with an average price of $5 (€4).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Chester to Widnes is by train with an average journey time of 47m.

Other travel options to Widnes take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 1m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Chester and Widnes including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Chester to Widnes among Omio's users.

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from Chester to Widnes

How to get from Chester to Widnes by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Chester to Widnes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Arriva UK
    7:05 PM0h50
    Chester
    7:55 PMWidnes
    $51One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Arriva UK
    7:05 PM0h50
    Chester
    7:55 PMWidnes
    $51One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Arriva UK
    7:05 PM0h50
    Chester
    7:55 PMWidnes
    $51One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Arriva UK
    9:24 AM0h59
    Chester
    10:23 AMWidnes
    $51One-way
    0 transfers
  • Arriva UK
    10:24 AM0h59
    Chester
    11:23 AMWidnes
    $51One-way
    0 transfers
  • Arriva UK
    6:05 PM0h59
    Chester
    7:04 PMWidnes
    $51One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Chester to Widnes

Travel to Widnes easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Chester to Widnes.

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There are 2 options to travel between Chester and Widnes including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Chester to Widnes is a bus with an average price of $5 (€4).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Chester to Widnes is by train with an average journey time of 47m.

Other travel options to Widnes take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 1m.

The distance from Chester to Widnes is approximately 13 miles (22 km).
The average frequency per day from Chester to Widnes is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Chester to Widnes:
  • Trains mostly depart from Chester station (CTR) and arrive in Widnes station (WID).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Chester to Widnes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Chester to Widnes with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales.
  • 0 direct buses per day with Arriva UK.
Omio customers who travel from Chester to Widnes often also extend their vacation to go to Manchester, London, Urmston, Liverpool, Liverpool Lime Street (LIV). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Widnes and these popular destinations at a great price.

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