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Widnes to Manchester train route details

First train
First train
06:23
Last train
Last train
22:23
Departure city
Departure city
Widnes
Arrival city
Arrival city
Manchester
Journey time
Journey time
27m
Distance
Distance
23 miles
Price
Price
€1.26*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Northern, East Midlands Railway, TransPennine Express

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10:23
44m, 1 change
Widnes
11:07
Manchester Oxford Road
NorthernTransPennine Express
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10:46
47m, Direct
Hough Green
11:33
Manchester Oxford Road
Northern
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11:10
27m, Direct
Widnes
11:37
Manchester Oxford Road
East Midlands Railway
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11:23
44m, 1 change
Widnes
12:07
Manchester Oxford Road
NorthernTransPennine Express
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11:46
47m, Direct
Hough Green
12:33
Manchester Oxford Road
Northern
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12:10
27m, Direct
Widnes
12:37
Paris
East Midlands Railway
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Ticket prices for Widnes to Manchester typically cost around €1.26, though we recommend exploring options such as Off-Peak and Advance tickets for even cheaper travel. Browse below to find your perfect price!
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Sun1Mar
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€1.26
Mon2Mar
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How to book cheap train tickets from Widnes to Manchester

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Season tickets for frequent travellers

If you make the journey between Widnes and Manchester on a weekly, monthly, or yearly basis, a season ticket is well worth considering. It gives you unlimited travel between the two stations at set times for 1 fixed cost, helping you save money while avoiding the hassle of buying separate tickets each time.
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Travel during Off-Peak train times

We'd strongly suggest avoiding rush hour crowds by travelling on Off-Peak services, often leading to a cheaper and more peaceful journey. Exact timings vary between providers, but in general, skip travelling between 06:30 AM–09:30 AM and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM on weekdays. Off-Peak rates are available all day on weekends and bank holidays.
Book in advance

Book in advance

Save up to 61% on your journey from Widnes to Manchester by booking Advance tickets at least 1 week ahead. These tickets are typically available up to 12 weeks before travel, with savings subject to route availability and excluding Anytime fares.
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Using a Railcard for 1/3 off

Save money on your journeys by choosing from a variety of Railcards, most of which give you 1/3 off standard fares. Options include the 16-25, 26-30, Family & Friends, Two Together, Network and Senior Railcards, plus the 16-17 Saver which offers 50% off. You can buy and store them digitally in your Trip.com app, so big savings are always just a tap away.

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