The cheapest and fastest trains from Widnes station (WID) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Cheapest price
£2
Average price
£2
Fastest journey
32 m
Average duration
32 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
16 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Widnes station (WID) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Widnes station (WID) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) will cost around £2 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £2.
Of the 1 trains that leave Widnes station (WID) for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 16 km distance in an average of 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 32 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Widnes station (WID) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Widnes station (WID) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £2, and a coach costs an average of £4.
Distance: 16 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£3 Average Price Cheapest | £4 Average Price |
58m Average total duration Fastest 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 37m Average total duration 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Widnes station (WID) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:08 Widnes station (WID) | 0h32 | 05:40 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Widnes station (WID) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Distance 16 km |
Average train duration 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 29m |
First train 07:26 |
Last train 22:30 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3), Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales from Widnes station (WID) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trainsEast Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3), Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Widnes station (WID) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) from £2. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
East Midlands Trains
Northern Rail (3)
Avanti West Coast
West Midlands Trains
Transport for Wales
FAQs: Widnes station (WID) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train

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Important Stations and Airports in Widnes station (WID) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
- 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.
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- The Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Various retail establishments including Photo Booths to purchase items whilst in the station
- Car Park: Short stay car park located on Skelhorne Street & Long Stay Car Park located on Lord Nelson Street
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Starbucks
- JD Wetherspoon
- Taxi: The station taxi rank is located at Skelhorne Street side of the station. There are two customer help points located for passengers requiring assistance.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis at Liverpool Lime Street station can be provided at the taxi rank. If you require a private accessible taxi please locate a member of the station staff and they will provide you with a local taxi firm company number.
- Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
- Toilets Location: Male and Female toilets located on the station concourse by Lord Nelson street entrance
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key (RADAR) toilet is located next to the Male and Female toilets by the Lord Nelson Street entrance. If you do not have a key please locate a member of staff and they will provide you with one.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Pembroke Studios
- Riley’s Rooms
- Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Located on main concourse
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Alongside station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located in the main concourse.
- Suburban train lines: Wirral Line (green)
- Bus lines: 9, 10, 61, 82, 79, 86C, 500
- Train lines: Northern, West Midlands, TransPennine Express, East Midlands, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London Northwestern
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement services depart at the Bus stop on Skelhorne Street, near the Tesco Express. L3 5GA.
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