What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Widnes?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Widnes is to bus and line 110 bus which costs £10 - £18 and takes 2h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Widnes?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Widnes is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs £25 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Widnes?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Widnes. However, there are services departing from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and arriving at Kingsway Hotel via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Widnes?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Runcorn. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 23m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Widnes?

The distance between Birmingham and Widnes is 75 miles. The road distance is 85.2 miles.

How do I travel from Birmingham to Widnes without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Widnes without a car is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs £25 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Widnes?

The train from Birmingham New Street to Runcorn takes 1h 23m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Widnes bus from?

Birmingham to Widnes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Widnes train from?

Birmingham to Widnes train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Widnes?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Widnes is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs £25 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus and line 110 bus, which costs £10 - £18 and takes 2h 30m.

Where does the Birmingham to Widnes bus arrive?

Birmingham to Widnes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Warrington Interchange station.

Where does the Birmingham to Widnes train arrive?

Birmingham to Widnes train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Runcorn station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Widnes?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Widnes is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Birmingham to Widnes.

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham to Widnes?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Birmingham to Widnes?

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Where can I stay near Widnes?

There are 2936+ hotels available in Widnes.

Birmingham to Widnes - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 110 bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Birmingham to Widnes by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Runcorntrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
1h 23m
£25–65
Bus, line 110 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Warrington Interchangebus Uk021
2. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Kingsway Hotelbus 110
2h 30m
£10–18
Drive 84.7 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Widnescar 84.7 mi
1h 30m
£21–30

Birmingham to Widnes by train

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1h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 74.5 mi
Duration: 1h 23m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Widnes, England?

West Midlands Trains operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Runcorn hourly. Tickets cost £25–65 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Avanti West Coast also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Kingsway Hotel via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 2h 30m.

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