There are 5 ways to get from Penrith to Widnes by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Runcorntrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2h 21m£47–82Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rail Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 590
3h 53m£23–42Drive 101.4 mi
- Drive from Penrith to Widnescar 101.4 mi
1h 47m£26–37Train, bus
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Glasgow Central - Liverpool Lime Street
- Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Kingsway Hotelbus 61 / ...
3h 9m£32–53Train, line 352 bus
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Wigan North Westerntrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
- Take the bus from Wigan Rail Stations to St Helens Central Interchangebus 352
3h 51m
Penrith to Widnes by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Widnes is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Penrith to Widnes is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Penrith station to Widnes. However, there are services departing from Rail Station and arriving at Kingsway Hotel via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Widnes. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Runcorn via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
The distance between Penrith and Widnes is 146 miles. The road distance is 102 miles.
The best way to get from Penrith to Widnes without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs £45 - £85.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Penrith to Widnes, including transfers.
Penrith to Widnes bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.
Penrith to Widnes train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
The best way to get from Penrith to Widnes is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs £45 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £45 and takes 3h 53m.
What companies run services between Penrith, England and Widnes, England?
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Runcorn via Crewe in around 2h 21m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Rail Station to Manchester Central Coach Station once daily. Tickets cost £18–29 and the journey takes 2h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Crewe to Runcorn
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Wigan North Western
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Crewe to Runcorn
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–18
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Wigan North Western
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rail Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £18–29
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Kingsway Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Website
- Metro Network
Bus from Wigan Rail Stations to St Helens Central Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Metro Network
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Booking & Getting There
Penrith to Widnes bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Penrith to Widnes train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Widnes is 102 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Penrith to Widnes.
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