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How to get fromLeicester to Widnesby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Widnes by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Leicester to Nuneatontrain train
    2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Runcorntrain train
    2h 38m
    £29–88

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus bus Uk087
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Warrington Interchangebus bus Uk021
    4h 23m
    £15–27

  3. Drive 95.5 mi

    1. Drive from Leicester to Widnescar car 95.5 mi
    2h 9m
    £24–34

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Runcorntrain train Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
    2h 45m
    £47–95

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Nottinghamtrain train London St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Warrington Centraltrain train Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    4h 17m
    £65–99

Leicester to Widnes by train

Calendar153Weekly Trains
Duration2h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 101.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 38m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Runcorn via Nuneaton and Crewe in around 2h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Kingsway Hotel via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 4h 23m.

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