How to get to Widnes from Chester

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Travel Information from Chester to Widnes

Distance13 miles
Available travel modesTrain or coach
Ticket price range£4 - £11
Cheapest modeCoach • £4 • 48 min
Fastest modeCoach • £4 • 48 min
Popular travel companiesArriva 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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from Chester to Widnes

How to get to Widnes from Chester by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

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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.

Transport for Wales
04:521h06
Chester
05:58Widnes
£121One-way
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Cheapest

Transport for Wales
04:521h06
Chester
05:58Widnes
£121One-way
0 changes

Fastest

Transport for Wales
04:521h06
Chester
05:58Widnes
£121One-way
0 changes

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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.

FAQs

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.

    Looking to extend your trip from Chester to Widnes? Many Omio customers who go from Chester to Widnes usually extend their holiday to explore other popular destinations like Manchester, Urmston, London, Liverpool or Liverpool Lime Street. If you're looking to explore Manchester, Urmston, London, Liverpool or Liverpool Lime Street from Widnes, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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