Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Liverpool to Widnes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Widnes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $4.
Distance: 10 miles (17 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$4 Average price Cheapest | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
53m Average total duration Fastest 23m 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 Liverpool to Widnes:
A train is $0.46 (€0.37) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Liverpool to Widnes costing on average $5 (€4).
Other travel options to Widnes take longer:
Bus takes on average 54m.
Travel optionsfrom Liverpool to Widnes
How to get from Liverpool to Widnes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Liverpool to Widnes is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G862726:56 PM0h27Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)7:23 PMWidnes station (WID)$41One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
G862726:56 PM0h27Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)7:23 PMWidnes station (WID)$41One-way0 transfers
Fastest
C215815:51 PM0h19Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)6:10 PMWidnes station (WID)$91One-way0 transfers
Other options
G862695:56 PM0h27Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)6:23 PMWidnes station (WID)$41One-way0 transfers
P242195:22 PM0h28Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)5:50 PMWidnes station (WID)$51One-way0 transfers
C043806:51 PM0h19Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)7:10 PMWidnes station (WID)$91One-way0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
May 18
May 19
May 20
May 21
May 22
May 23
May 24
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Liverpool 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 Liverpool to Widnes.

This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Widnes:
A train is $0.46 (€0.37) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Liverpool to Widnes costing on average $5 (€4).
Other travel options to Widnes take longer:
Bus takes on average 54m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liverpool and Widnes as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and arrive in Widnes station (WID).
- Travel with Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, Mersey Rail, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales to go to Widnes by train.
- Travel with Arriva UK to go to Widnes by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales.
- 1 direct buses per day with Arriva UK.
Travelling from Liverpool to Widnes: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
