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Direct services & connecting journeys
The journey results show whether direct services or options involving a change are available from Widnes to Manchester Victoria for your selected date and time.
For a connecting journey, check the interchange station, connection time and any transfer between stations. Review the whole itinerary and ticket conditions before paying.
Before you start your journey
Departing from Widnes
- Departure station
- Widnes station guide
- Address
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- Victoria Rd, Widnes WA8 7HZ
Operators serving Widnes
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Facilities at Widnes
- Ticket Office
- Waiting Room
Parking & meeting your train
- Widnes Car Park
Explore the area around Widnes
- Spike Island
- Mersey Crossing
About your departure station
Built in 1873 for the Cheshire Lines Committee, Widnes served the chemical industry along the Mersey.
The station was rebuilt in 1980 to accommodate electrification.
Today, Northern connects it to Liverpool and Manchester, serving both commuters and visitors to waterfront regeneration projects.
The station's survival reflects rail's role in connecting this industrial town to northwest England's major cities amid economic transformation.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Widnes to Manchester Victoria?
Open the ticket search and enter Widnes as your departure station and Manchester Victoria as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Widnes and Manchester Victoria?
Review the complete itinerary in the journey results. It shows the individual services and connections for the option you select.
Can I include a Railcard?
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