The average train between Widnes and Manchester Arndale takes 1h 14m and the fastest train takes 53 min. There is an hourly train service from Widnes to Manchester Arndale. 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 Widnes and Manchester Arndale. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Widnes is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Manchester Arndale at 12:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 1h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Widnes to Manchester Arndale. However, there are services departing from Widnes station and arriving at Manchester Arndale station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
Widnes to Manchester Arndale train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Runcorn station.
Widnes to Manchester Arndale train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.
Book your Widnes to Manchester Arndale train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Widnes and Manchester Arndale is 35.3 km. The road distance is 72 km.
You can take a train from Runcorn to Manchester Arndale via Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Victoria in around 1h 27m.