Widnes station
Victoria Avenue
Widnes
Cheshire
WA8 7TJ
Widnes Station can be found on Victoria Avenue in Widnes as shown on the map, and is operated by Northern.
Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Widnes Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.
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Located in Cheshire, Widnes Train Station serves the bustling town of Widnes and offers excellent transport links to prominent destinations in the UK. Whether you're a local commuting for work or a tourist exploring the attractions of North West England, Widnes Station is a convenient gateway for rail travel.
Widnes Station is equipped to meet the needs of various passengers. The station is managed by Northern and features a ticket office with opening hours from 07:00 to 14:25 on weekdays and Saturdays. Though there are no ticket barriers, ticket machines available at the station enable ticket collection for online purchases, including those from Passenger Assist services.
While there are no waiting rooms or toilets available, passengers can find seating areas scattered throughout the station. An induction loop is installed to assist passengers with hearing difficulties. For passengers requiring step-free access, this is available on parts of the platform with designated ramp access.
Widnes Station is well-connected to several transport options that make onward travel straightforward. Buses and taxis serve the station, ensuring transport links to nearby areas. Although there are no dedicated bus services directly at the station, nearby bus stops offer further connectivity. Rail replacement services drop off and pick up on Birchfield Road, making it convenient during maintenance or disruptions.
For taxis, pre-booking services are potentially available through Taxi services. The station's car park, operated by Northern, boasts 50 spaces and is open 24 hours a day, free of charge. Bicycle users can take advantage of the lockers and storage facilities on platforms and within the car park.
Widnes train station provides smooth travel to several popular destinations. City slickers can hop on the train to Manchester, with stops at both Manchester Oxford Road and Manchester Piccadilly, or take on a quick journey to Liverpool Lime Street.
If exploring elsewhere is on your to-do list, you might consider traveling to Warrington Central, Deansgate in Manchester, or even further to Nottingham and Sheffield.
To enjoy your rail journey from Widnes, it's essential to plan ahead. While the station provides essential connections and services, ensure you arrive a bit early, especially if assistance is needed. The helpline service remains available for inquiries or advanced assistance bookings.
Widnes Train Station, although modest in size, provides comprehensive services to riders. Plan your journey ahead to take full advantage of the excellent links to Northern England and beyond, and enjoy a seamless travel experience.
| Ticket Office | |||||
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| Ticket Office Opening hours |
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| Ticket machines | Yes | ||||
| Collect tickets bought online | Yes Collect tickets at the ticket machine | ||||
| Accessible ticket machines | Yes | ||||
| Induction loop | Yes | ||||
| Smartcards | |||||
| Smartcards issued at this station | Yes | ||||
| Smartcard validators | No | ||||
| Information available from staff | If the station is not staffed please use our helpline 08002006060 | ||||||
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| Customer information | DepartureScreens Announcements | ||||||
| Staff help available |
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| Customer help points | No | ||||||
| Customer services notes | 08002006060 | ||||||
| Luggage storage | No | ||||||
| Lost property |
None | ||||||
| CCTV at the station | Yes |
| Station Accessibility | |||||
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| Step-free access | Step free access is available in parts of this station.
Step free access to Liverpool platform from station front. Separate ramp access from road bridge to Manchester platform. To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here | ||||
| Ticket barriers and gates | No | ||||
| Accessible ticket machines | Yes | ||||
| Induction loop | Yes | ||||
| Ramp for train access | Yes | ||||
| Accessible Toilets | No | ||||
| Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Widnes | ||||
| Seating area | Yes | ||||
| Wheelchairs available | No | ||||
| Getting to and from the station | |||||
| Accessible taxis here | No | ||||
| Impaired mobility set down/pick-up point | No | ||||
| Accessible spaces | 2 | ||||
| Accessible car park equipment | True None | ||||
| Staff Help | |||||
| Staff help available |
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| Customer Help Points and Meeting Point | No | ||||
| Helpline | We want everyone to travel with confidence. That is why, if you are planning on travelling on national rail services, you can request an assistance booking in advance - now up to 2 hours before your journey is due to start, any time of the day. For more information about Passenger Assist and how to request an assistance booking via Passenger Assist, please click here. | ||||
| Toilets | No |
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| Accessible Toilets | No |
| Baby Changing | No |
| Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Widnes |
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| Seating area | Yes |
| 1st Class Lounge | No |
| Station Car Park | |||||||
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| Operator | Northern | ||||||
| Car Parking Availability |
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| Spaces | 50 | ||||||
| Accessible spaces | 2 | ||||||
| Accessible car park equipment | Yes | ||||||
| Car park CCTV | No | ||||||
| Parking charges |
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| Refreshment Facilities | No |
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| ATM Machine | No |
| Shops | No |
| Currency Exchange | No |
| Pay Phones | Yes |
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| Public Wi-Fi | No |
| Bicycle Storage | |
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| Spaces | 7 Platform 1, 2 and within carpark |
| Type of Storage | Lockers, |
| Sheltered | No |
| CCTV | Yes |
| Bicycle Hire | |
| Cycle Hire Information | Available Not available at this station. |
Pick Up / Drop Off on Birchfield Road - at the service bus stop adjacent to the cemetery wall for services towards Warrington and in the layby at the entrance to Victoria Park for services towards Liverpool. |
None. Busline 0871 200 2233 |
Available Not available at this station. |
| Arriving from | Train | Arrival Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Nottingham | East Midlands Railway | 09:06 | 2 | On time |
| from Liverpool Lime Street | East Midlands Railway | 09:10 | 1 | 09:12 |
| from Liverpool Lime Street | Northern | 09:23 | 1 | On time |
| from Warrington Central | Northern | 09:52 | 2 | On time |
| from Nottingham | East Midlands Railway | 10:06 | 2 | On time |
| from Liverpool Lime Street | East Midlands Railway | 10:10 | 1 | On time |
| from Liverpool Lime Street | Northern | 10:23 | 1 | On time |
| from Warrington Central | Northern | 10:52 | 2 | On time |
| Going to | Train | Departure Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Liverpool Lime Street | East Midlands Railway | 09:06 | 2 | 09:08 |
| to Norwich | East Midlands Railway | 09:10 | 1 | 09:13 |
| to Warrington Central | Northern | 09:23 | 1 | On time |
| to Liverpool Lime Street | Northern | 09:53 | 2 | On time |
| to Liverpool Lime Street | East Midlands Railway | 10:06 | 2 | On time |
| to Norwich | East Midlands Railway | 10:10 | 1 | On time |
| to Warrington Central | Northern | 10:23 | 1 | On time |
| to Liverpool Lime Street | Northern | 10:53 | 2 | On time |