Bus from Runcorn to Widnes
14 direct routes · 26–51 min · first bus 04:28, last bus 23:30 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 05:04, last bus 23:30.
Next buses to Widnes as of 22:46
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Runcorn, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79C | Arriva North West | ~26 min | 51 | Sat 35 · Sun 33 | 04:57 | 23:30 | Halton Lea South | DOCTORS PUB | — |
| 82A | Arriva North West | ~30 min | 35 | Sat 32 · Sun 26 | 05:05 | 22:14 | Halton Lea South | DOCTORS PUB | — |
| 110 | Arriva North West | ~26 min | 31 | Sat 30 · Sun 24 | 05:09 | 22:09 | Halton Lea South | DOCTORS PUB | — |
| X4 | Arriva North West | ~26 min | 19 | Sat 19 · no Sunday buses | 05:06 | 23:02 | Halton Lea South | Green Oaks | — |
| 61 | Arriva North West | ~40 min | 15 | Sat 15 · Sun 11 | 04:28 | 18:23 | Halton Lea South | Pit Lane | — |
| 200 | Ashcroft Travel | ~26 min | 5 | weekdays only | 08:55 | 22:38 | Parkgate Way | DOCTORS PUB | Norton |
8 occasional services — once or twice a day · P2, C41, C41A, C43, C51, C52, 52, X43
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P2 | Warrington's Own Buses | ~38 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:24 | 07:24 | Whitley Close | Pit Lane | Ditton |
| C41 | Warrington's Own Buses | ~48 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:57 | 07:57 | Gooseberry Lane | Pit Lane | Norton |
| C41A | Warrington's Own Buses | ~51 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:54 | 07:54 | Parkside | Pit Lane | — |
| C43 | Warrington's Own Buses | ~35 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:08 | 08:08 | Halton Lea North | Pit Lane | — |
| C51 | Warrington's Own Buses | ~34 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:09 | 08:09 | Halton Lea South | Pit Lane | — |
| C52 | Warrington's Own Buses | ~40 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:01 | 08:01 | Halton Lea North | Pit Lane | — |
| 52 | Warrington's Own Buses | ~40 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:01 | 08:01 | Halton Lea North | Pit Lane | — |
| X43 | Warrington's Own Buses | ~35 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:10 | 08:10 | Halton Lea North | Pit Lane | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Runcorn on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 79C bus, 82A bus, 110 bus, X4 bus, 61 bus, 200 bus, P2 bus or C51 bus timetable.
Fares from Runcorn to Widnes
- £3.00 adult single on the 79C (Arriva North West)
- £3.60 adult single on the 82A (Arriva North West) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
- £2.00 adult single on the X4 (Arriva North West), the 200 (Ashcroft Travel) and the C41, C41A, C43, C51, C52 and X43 (Warrington's Own Buses)
- £3.80 adult single on the 61 (Arriva North West) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Runcorn to Widnes?
14 routes run directly from Runcorn to Widnes: the 79C (Arriva North West), the 82A (Arriva North West), the 110 (Arriva North West), the X4 (Arriva North West), the 61 (Arriva North West), the 200 (Ashcroft Travel), the P2 (Warrington's Own Buses), the C41 (Warrington's Own Buses), the C41A (Warrington's Own Buses), the C43 (Warrington's Own Buses), the C51 (Warrington's Own Buses), the C52 (Warrington's Own Buses), the 52 (Warrington's Own Buses), the X43 (Warrington's Own Buses). The most frequent is the 79C, 51 times each weekday — board at Halton Lea South and get off at DOCTORS PUB, about 26 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Runcorn to Widnes?
Between 26 minutes on the 79C and 51 on the C41A, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Runcorn to Widnes?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:28 and the last around 23:30. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Runcorn to Widnes?
Adult singles from Runcorn to Widnes: £3.00 on the 79C (Arriva North West); £3.60 on the 82A (Arriva North West); £2.00 on the X4 (Arriva North West), the 200 (Ashcroft Travel) and the C41, C41A, C43, C51, C52 and X43 (Warrington's Own Buses); £3.80 on the 61 (Arriva North West). The 82A and the 61 cost at most £3.00 if they take part in the England fare cap. Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.