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How to get from Chester to Widnes by train?

From Chester to Widnes by train

To get from Chester to Widnes in Widnes, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Chester station to Liverpool South Parkway station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the NORTHERN train from Warrington Central station to Widnes station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min.

77min
Walk to train station
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Train - NORTHERN
Leaves from Chester
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chester
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool South Parkway
    36 min
  • 4
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Cleethorpes
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Warrington Central
    12 min
  • 6
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 7
    Ride to train station Widnes
    Ride to train station
    Widnes
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Chester to Widnes by bus

To get from Chester to Widnes in Widnes, take the X30 bus from Hoole Way (Stop Q) station to St Chads School station. Next, take the 61 bus from St Chads School station to Sefton Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min.

94min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X30X30
Bus - 6161
Walk to Widnes
Leaves from Hoole Way (Stop Q)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hoole Way (Stop Q)
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X30X30
    Wait for bus
    X30
    Warrington
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Chads School
    52 min
  • 4
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Liverpool
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sefton Avenue
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to Widnes
    Walk to
    Widnes
    300 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Chester to Widnes
The distance between Chester, Widnes and Widnes, Widnes is approximately 40.27 mi, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chester to Widnes by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Widnes – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Chester

Chester is located at Chester, Widnes and the nearest public transport station is Hoole Way (Stop Q).

Bus stations close to Chester:

  • Hoole Way (Stop Q)
  • Railway Station
  • Delamere Street (Stop 2)
Public transport stations close to Widnes, Widnes

Widnes is located at Widnes, Widnes and the nearest public transport station is Wade Deacon.

Bus stations close to Widnes:

  • Wade Deacon
  • Birchfield Road
  • Lockett Road

From Chester to Widnes by bus

To get from Chester to Widnes in Widnes, take the X30 bus from Hoole Way (Stop Q) station to St Chads School station. Next, take the 61 bus from St Chads School station to Sefton Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min.

94min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X30X30
Bus - 6161
Walk to Widnes
Leaves from Hoole Way (Stop Q)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hoole Way (Stop Q)
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X30X30
    Wait for bus
    X30
    Warrington
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Chads School
    52 min
  • 4
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Liverpool
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sefton Avenue
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to Widnes
    Walk to
    Widnes
    300 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Chester to Widnes?

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chester to Widnes?

    The alternative route takes 94 minutes, using Bus line X30, Bus line 61.

  • Is there a direct train between Chester and Widnes?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 17 min.

  • Which train line goes from Chester to Widnes?

    The TRANSPORT FOR WALES train line goes from Chester station near Chester in North West to Liverpool Lime Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Liverpool Lime Street station near Widnes in Widnes.

  • How long does it take to travel from Chester to Widnes by train?

    The total travel time between Chester in North West and Widnes in Widnes by train is about 1 hr 17 min.

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

    Get on the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from the Chester station near Chester in North West.

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

    Get off the train at the Liverpool Lime Street station, which is closest to Widnes in Widnes.

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