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How to get fromWidnes to Greater Manchesterby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
    1h 6m
    £14–30

  2. Line 110 bus, line 100 bus, line 150 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Doctors Pub to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Gbus bus 110
    2. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N to The Trafford Centre Bus Stationbus bus 100
    3. Take the bus from The Trafford Centre Bus Station to Nantwich Roadbus bus 150
    2h 41m
    £6–7

  3. Line 110 bus, train, line 111 bus

    1. Take the bus from Doctors Pub to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Gbus bus 110
    2. Take the train from Warrington Central to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Oxford Road Station to Maine Roadbus bus 111 / ...
    1h 19m
    £9–17

  4. Drive 27.7 mi

    1. Drive from Widnes to Greater Manchestercar car 27.7 mi
    35 min
    £7–10

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Widnes to Greater Manchestertaxi taxi 27.7 mi
    35 min
    £60–75

Widnes to Greater Manchester by train and bus

Calendar321Weekly Services
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 36.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 6m

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

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Road hourly. Tickets cost £14–22 and the journey takes 35 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Doctors Pub to Nantwich Road via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N and The Trafford Centre Bus Station in around 2h 41m.

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