The average train between Plymouth and Widnes takes 5h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth to Widnes. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Plymouth and Widnes. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Widnes at 7:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Widnes. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Widnes station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
Plymouth to Widnes train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Widnes train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Runcorn station.
Book your Plymouth to Widnes train tickets online with Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Plymouth and Widnes is 346.3 km. The road distance is 468 km.
You can take a train from Plymouth to Runcorn via Birmingham New Street in around 5h 16m.