Travel Information from Chester to Widnes
| 13 miles | |
| Train or coach | |
| £4 - £11 | |
| Coach • £4 • 48 min | |
| Coach • £4 • 48 min | |
| Arriva North West or Merseyrail |
Travel 13 miles by train or coach between Chester and Widnes. The most popular travel providers which serve this journey are Arriva North West or Merseyrail among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach or train from Chester to Widnes.
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How to get to Widnes from Chester by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Chester to Widnes is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Chester to Widnes
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There are 2 travel options from Chester to Widnes: train or coach.
The cheapest way to get from Chester to Widnes is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of £4 compared to other travel options to Widnes:
A coach is £8 less than a train with an average ticket price of £11 from Chester to Widnes.
The fastest way from Chester to Widnes is by coach with an average journey time of 48 min.
There are alternative travel options to Widnes that take longer:
Taking a train requires on average 1 h 1 min of travel time.
The distance between Chester and Widnes is around 13 miles.
The average frequency per day from Chester to Widnes is:
- 10 coaches per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Chester and Widnes as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Chester to Widnes:
The following travel companies offer services from Chester to Widnes:
- Travel with Arriva North West to go to Widnes by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Arriva North West Chester to Widnes tickets on Omio for £4.
- Travel with Merseyrail, Northern Rail (3), Transport for Wales or Avanti West Coast for trains to Widnes. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Merseyrail Chester to Widnes tickets on Omio for £11.
Yes, there are direct services available from Chester to Widnes with the following travel companies:
- Direct coach available with Arriva North West 10 direct coaches per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Widnes as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Chester and Widnes.
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