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How to get fromGreater Manchester to Widnesby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Widnes by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    1h 21m
    £12–26

  2. Line 111 bus, train, line 110 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Beveridge Street to Chester Streetbus bus 43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Warrington Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Kingsway Hotelbus bus 110
    1h 45m
    £7–15

  3. Drive  27.9 mi

    1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Widnescar car 27.9 mi
    35 min
    £7–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Greater Manchester to Widnestaxi taxi 27.9 mi
    35 min
    £120–150

  5. Train, line 30 bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Lea Greentrain train Manchester Airport - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Lea Green Interchange to Green Oaksbus bus 30
    3h 9m

Greater Manchester to Widnes by bus and train

Calendar342Weekly Services
Duration1h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 36.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 21m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Widnes, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkway hourly. Tickets cost £8–14 and the journey takes 38 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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