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It takes an average of 7h 24m to travel from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Widnes by train, over a distance of around 179 miles (288 km). There are normally 15 trains per day travelling from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Widnes and tickets for this journey start from £57.40 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 20:56 | |
| Departure station | Edinburgh (Waverley) | |
| Arrival station | Widnes | |
| Journey time | From 3h 52m | |
| Distance | 179 miles (288 km) | |
| Frequency | 15 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £57.40 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, TransPennine Express |
Taking the train from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Widnes in 3 hours 52 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Widnes? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 7 hours 24 minutes to travel the 179 miles (288 km) from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Widnes by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 52 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 15 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Lumo or East Midlands Railway to Widnes. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Widnes in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £57.40. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Widnes by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Widnes?
As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.