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Outbound fromWidnes to Blackrod by train
It takes an average of 2h 2m to travel from Widnes to Blackrod by train, over a distance of around 16 miles (26 km). There are normally 11 trains per day travelling from Widnes to Blackrod and tickets for this journey start from £7.30 when you book in advance.
Taking the train from Widnes to Blackrod in 1 hour 8 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Widnes to Blackrod? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 2 hours 2 minutes to travel the 16 miles (26 km) from Widnes to Blackrod by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 8 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 11 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. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with East Midlands Railway or TransPennine Express, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Book train tickets from Widnes to Blackrod in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £7.30. 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 Blackrod by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Widnes to Blackrod
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Widnes to Blackrod is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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