Widnes to London by train

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Overview: trains from Widnes to London

Find the key information for travelling by train from Widnes to London, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:07 View journey
Last train 23:17 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 21m View journey
Distance (km) 273
Trains / day 61 View all
Cheapest journey AU$187.61 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 54m
Train operators 9

Taking the train from Widnes to London

So you’re considering going from Widnes to London by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Widnes and London

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically AU$187.61, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Train times for travel between Widnes and London

If you are taking the train from Widnes to London, you will have 61 trains each day (with a departure every 10 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 06:07. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 21:05. On weekends, the first train departs at 06:07, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 23:17.

Train travel time and distance from Widnes to London

Trains can complete this route in as little as 2 hours and 21 minutes. The total distance travelled is 273 kilometres.

How far in advance Widnes and London tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Widnes and London are available 5 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Learn even more about travelling from Widnes to London by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: London.

FAQs about the train journey from Widnes to London

Want to know more about your journey from Widnes to London? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train route from Widnes to London covers 273 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.