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Widnes to Congleton train prices and times

Planning a journey from Widnes to Congleton? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as NZD 54.88, with average prices for this route around NZD 54.88. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
18:10 2h 14m, 1 change Widnes	20:24 Congleton	Find Tickets
18:23 2h 1m, 2 change Widnes	20:24 Congleton	Find Tickets
18:30 1h 39m, 3 change Hough Green	20:09 Congleton	Find Tickets
19:10 2h 14m, 1 change Widnes	21:24 Congleton	Find Tickets
19:23 2h 1m, 2 change Widnes	21:24 Congleton	Find Tickets
19:29 1h 40m, 3 change Hough Green	21:09 Paris	Find Tickets

Widnes to Congleton train route details

First train

06:11

Last train

21:56

Departure city

Widnes

Arrival station

Congleton

Journey time

1h 29m

Distance

28 miles

Price

NZD 54.88*

Train Operators

Avanti West Coast, Northern, East Midlands Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Widnes to Congleton

Travelling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Widnes to Congleton during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Widnes to Congleton for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets for greater savings

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Widnes to Congleton, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Widnes to Congleton ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from Widnes to Congleton more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Widnes to Congleton train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak train tickets
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Off-peak tickets are cheaper and offer more flexibility for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and suitable for unconventional schedules.
Return train tickets
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This ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, saving you the time and hassle of purchasing separate tickets. With just one ticket, you can travel smoothly along the same route.
Advance train tickets
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Typically, the most cost-effective option for train travel. They are usually available for purchase 12 weeks before the travel date.
Season train tickets
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It’s a type of train ticket that allows unlimited travel within two stations for a week, a month, or a year. What’s more, it can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.

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