Train travel to Widnes guide

Updated May 9, 2026

Which train companies run trains to Widnes?

Providers that offer services to and from Widnes include: Northern, East Midlands Railway and TransPennine Express. Please note that journey duration and price can vary depending on who you travel with.

What are Widnes's opening hours?

You can expect Widnes to be open between the hours of 0:02 and 23:59, which are when the first and last train depart, but ensure you check prior to your journey as this is subject to change.

Pick up & drop off at Widnes

You can enjoy a hassle-free journey with Widnes's designated parking and pick-up/drop-off areas.

Connectivity of the Widnes?

Popular destinations offering trains to and from Widnes include Liverpool, Liverpool Lime Street, Manchester, Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Oxford Road. Regular buses and taxis will be available at the station for onward travel, also. We recommend checking for availability prior to your journey.
*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.

Widnes live timetable

Our live timetable provides real-time information on train schedules and services for passengers travelling to and from Widnes, check now to plan your next journey.

  • Departures

  • Arrivals

TrainTimeDurationTrain OperatorStatus
Widnes to Liverpool Lime Street08:1757mNorthernOn time
Widnes to Liverpool Lime Street09:2131mNorthernOn time
Widnes to Manchester Oxford Road09:5542mNorthernOn time
Widnes to Manchester Oxford Road10:5542mNorthernOn time
Widnes to Liverpool Lime Street11:2129mNorthernOn time
TrainTimeDurationTrain OperatorStatus
Manchester Oxford Road to Widnes08:171h 47mNorthernOn time
Warrington Central to Widnes09:209mNorthernOn time
Liverpool Lime Street to Widnes09:5429mNorthernOn time
Liverpool Lime Street to Widnes10:5429mNorthernOn time
Manchester Oxford Road to Widnes11:2138mNorthernOn time

Station Details

Address:

Widnes station, Victoria Avenue, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7TJ

Ticket Office opening hours::

Monday to Saturday open from 07:00:00 until 14:25:00

Ticket Machine:

Available

Facilities

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