The cheapest and fastest trains from Crewe to Widnes
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
59 m
Average duration
1 h 40 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
35 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Crewe to Widnes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Crewe to Widnes will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.
Of the 2 trains that leave Crewe for Widnes every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 35 km distance in an average of 1 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 59 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 21 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Live departures
Crewe to Widnes train times
The table below shows live departures for Crewe to Widnes trains for tomorrow, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:45 Crewe | 2h21 | 07:06 Widnes | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:59 Crewe | 0h59 | 05:58 Widnes | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Crewe to Widnes
Trains from Crewe to Widnes run on average 3 times per day, taking around 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 01:48, the last at 23:02. The fastest train covers the 35 km distance in 59m.
Distance 35 km |
Average train duration 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 59m |
First train 01:48 |
Last train 23:02 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales from Crewe to Widnes trainsAvanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Crewe and Widnes from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Crewe to Widnes train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Crewe to Widnes by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Widnes, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Crewe and Widnes
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 19:00 Saturday 05:30 - 19:00 Sunday 08:10 - 19:00
- Car Park: Weston Road (Car Park 2)
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 5 and 6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 5 and Platform 6
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: all platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the side of the station on the left as you exit. Northern Rail buses pick up / drop off at the temporary bus station, just beyond Platform 12. The bus station in question is accessible via a bridge at platform level.
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 07:00 - 14:25 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Step free access to Liverpool platform from station front. Separate ramp access from road bridge to Manchester platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: None. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off on Birchfield Road - at the service bus stop adjacent to the cemetery wall for services towards Warrington and in the layby at the entrance to Victoria Park for services towards Liverpool.
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