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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Widnes | Manchester Oxford Road | Cheapest | ||||
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| Train | Widnes | Manchester Oxford Road | No tags | ||||
| Train | Widnes | Manchester Oxford Road | No tags | ||||
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Get from Widnes to Manchester
The journey takes about 27 minutes, and with fares starting at just £4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Widnes to Manchester by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Widnes to Manchester?
The cheapest train tickets from Widnes to Manchester start from £4. The average price for this train route is around £6. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Widnes to Manchester?
The average train journey time from Widnes to Manchester is 27m, covering a distance of 22 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 27m and is operated by East Midlands Railway.
Which train operators serve the Widnes to Manchester route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 6 trains available per day, including services from East Midlands Railway, Northern.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Widnes to Manchester?
The earliest train from Widnes to Manchester departs at 07:08. And the latest train departs at 21:56.
Which is the best train operator from Widnes to Manchester?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is East Midlands Railway, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 24 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Widnes to Manchester?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator East Midlands Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Widnes to Manchester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is East Midlands Railway, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Widnes to Manchester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Widnes to Manchester was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of £3To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Widnes to Manchester as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £3 to £15 for a train ticket from Widnes to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £4, which is on 2025-12-16.
