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How to get from Widnes to Terminal 1 by bus and train?

From Widnes to Terminal 1 by bus and train

To get from Widnes to Terminal 1 in Manchester, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NORTHERN train from Widnes station to Hunts Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 81 bus and finally take the 170 bus from Edge Lane Drive station to Manchester Airport the Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min. The bus and train schedule from Widnes may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Terminal 1 on the Moovit app.

115min
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 8181
Bus - 170170
Walk to Terminal 1
Leaves from Widnes

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Widnes
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hunts Cross
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hunts Cross Station
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Bootle New Strand Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Edge Lane Drive
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Edge Lane Drive
    150 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 170170
    Wait for bus
    170
    Liverpool - Leeds City Centre, Leeds
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Manchester Airport the Station
    45 min
  • 10
    Walk to Terminal 1
    Walk to
    Terminal 1
    Manchester Airport (MAN), 5 Terminal Road South, Manchester Airport, Manchester M90 3FE, UK
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Widnes to Terminal 1 by bus and train via NORTHERN, TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS and TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS

To get from Widnes to Terminal 1 in Manchester, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Widnes station to Liverpool Lime Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS bus from Manchester Victoria station to Manchester Airport station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min. The bus and train schedule from Widnes may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Terminal 1 on the Moovit app.

123min
Train - NORTHERN
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Leaves from Widnes

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Widnes
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    30 min
  • 4
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Newcastle
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    38 min
  • 6
    Bus - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Bus Replacement: Manchester Airport
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Manchester Airport
    Ride to bus station
    Manchester Airport
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Widnes to Terminal 1

The distance between Widnes, Manchester and Terminal 1, Manchester is approximately 57.88 km, which can typically be travelled in 115 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Widnes to Terminal 1 by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manchester – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Widnes to Terminal 1

To check the bus and train schedule from Widnes to Terminal 1 using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Widnes) and destination (Terminal 1), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Alternative route from Widnes to Terminal 1 by bus and train via NORTHERN, TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS and TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS

To get from Widnes to Terminal 1 in Manchester, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Widnes station to Liverpool Lime Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS bus from Manchester Victoria station to Manchester Airport station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min. The bus and train schedule from Widnes may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Terminal 1 on the Moovit app.

123min
Train - NORTHERN
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Leaves from Widnes

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Widnes
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    30 min
  • 4
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Newcastle
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    38 min
  • 6
    Bus - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Bus Replacement: Manchester Airport
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Manchester Airport
    Ride to bus station
    Manchester Airport
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Widnes to Terminal 1?

    The fastest way takes 115 minutes, using Train line NORTHERN, Bus line 81, Bus line 170.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Widnes to Terminal 1?

    The alternative route takes 123 minutes, using Train line NORTHERN, Train line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS.

  • Is there a direct train between Widnes and Terminal 1?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 55 min.

  • Which train line goes from Widnes to Terminal 1?

    The NORTHERN train line goes from Hunts Cross station near Widnes in Widnes to Hunts Cross Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Hunts Cross Station station near Terminal 1 in Manchester.

  • How long does it take to travel from Widnes to Terminal 1 by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Widnes in Widnes and Terminal 1 in Manchester by train and bus is about 1 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Widnes to get to Terminal 1?

    Get on the NORTHERN train from the Hunts Cross station near Widnes in Widnes.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Widnes and Terminal 1?

    Get off the train at the Hunts Cross Station stop, which is closest to Terminal 1 in Manchester.