Widnes to Manchester by train

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Overview: trains from Widnes to Manchester

Find the key information for travelling by train from Widnes to Manchester, 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 00:06 View journey
Last train 23:15 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 27m View journey
Distance (km) 34
Trains / day 27 View all
Cheapest journey AU$5.84 View journey
Avg journey time 38m
Train operators 6

Travelling from Widnes to Manchester by train

Considering a train trip from Widnes to Manchester? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Cost of train tickets between Widnes and Manchester

The cheapest train tickets from Widnes to Manchester start at AU$5.84. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, AU$5. If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around AU$8.

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Widnes to Manchester is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 5 months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Widnes to Manchester departure timetable

On this route, 27 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Widnes at 00:06 and the last leaving at 22:24 during the week.

For weekend travel to Manchester, the earliest departure is at 00:06 and the last one is at 23:15. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 43 minutes.

Average train travel time and distance from Widnes to Manchester

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 27 minutes, spanning 34 kilometres in total.

Booking time frame: Widnes to Manchester trains

Tickets for travel to Manchester along this route are available for purchase 5 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Learn even more about travelling from Widnes to Manchester 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: Manchester.

FAQs about the train journey from Widnes to Manchester

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

The total distance between Widnes and Manchester is 34 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.