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.
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 US$4.00. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, US$4. If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around US$5.
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.
The lowest price on this route is US$4.00. Tickets booked 30 days in advance cost around US$4, while those booked 7 days in advance are around US$5.
You can purchase tickets for this route 5 months in advance.
The fastest jouney takes 27 minutes.
Other train journeys from Widnes
- From Widnes to Warrington From US$5.29
- From Widnes to York From US$33.20
- From Widnes to London From US$128.50
- From Widnes to Crewe From US$13.76
- From Widnes to Liverpool From US$5.56
- From Widnes to Nottingham From US$27.78
- From Widnes to Blackpool From US$32.50
- From Widnes to Chester From US$10.98
- From Widnes to Sheffield From US$32.54
- From Widnes to Edinburgh From US$74.50
Other train journeys to Manchester
- From London to Manchester From US$46.50
- From Cheltenham to Manchester From US$29.00
- From Edinburgh to Manchester From US$19.50
- From Carlisle to Manchester From US$43.50
- From York to Manchester From US$19.50
- From Warrington to Manchester From US$3.00
- From Chester to Manchester From US$8.00
- From Crewe to Manchester From US$7.00
- From Norwich to Manchester From US$47.00
- From Huddersfield to Manchester From US$10.00
- From Cardiff to Manchester From US$34.50
- From Bristol to Manchester From US$31.00
- From Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester From US$9.50
- From Birmingham to Manchester From US$14.50
- From Southampton to Manchester From US$43.50
Other train journeys from Manchester
- From Manchester to Edinburgh From US$34.50
- From Manchester to York From US$19.50
- From Manchester to Huddersfield From US$9.00
- From Manchester to Chester From US$4.00
- From Manchester to Crewe From US$4.00
- From Manchester to Blackpool From US$14.00
- From Manchester to Cardiff From US$40.50
- From Manchester to Leeds From US$5.50
- From Manchester to Cambridge From US$75.00
- From Manchester to Stevenage From US$55.00
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