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Compare train and coach for Chester to Widnes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chester to Widnes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 22m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £12, while a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 22 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£12 Average Price Cheapest | £6 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 22m Average total duration Fastest 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around £12 compared to roughly £6 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-6.20. The journey takes 52m versus 30m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Chester to Widnes
How to get to Widnes from Chester by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chester to Widnes is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:570h59Chester10:56WidnesFind prices1 change
Cheapest
- 9:570h59Chester10:56WidnesFind prices1 change
Fastest
- 8:500h23Chester9:13Widnes£61One-way0 changes
Other options
- 10:570h59Chester11:56WidnesFind prices1 change
- 11:570h59Chester12:56WidnesFind prices1 change
- 8:381h07Chester9:45WidnesFind prices1 change
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FAQs: Chester to Widnes
Travel to Widnes easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Chester to Widnes.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chester and Widnes as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Chester station (CTR) and arrive in Widnes station (WID).
- Travel with Transport for Wales, Mersey Rail to go to Widnes by train.
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