Bus from Southport to St Helens (Merseyside)
2 direct routes · 60–95 min · first bus 07:31, last bus 19:00 (weekdays).
Next buses to St Helens (Merseyside) as of 08:10
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Southport, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37A | Metro Network | ~95 min | 5 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 07:31 | 17:16 | Southport Interchange (Stop CF) | St Helens Central Interchange (Stand F2) | Halsall, Shirdley Hill, Halsall, Barton, Haskayne, Downholland & 12 more |
| X37 | Metro Network | ~60 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 19:00 | 19:00 | Southport Interchange (Stop GB) | St Helens Central Interchange (Stand F2) | Scarisbrick, Ormskirk, Edge Hill, Rainford & Dentons Green |
Times are for the first boarding point in Southport 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 37A bus or X37 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Southport to St Helens?
2 routes run directly from Southport to St Helens: the 37A (Metro Network), the X37 (Metro Network). The most frequent is the 37A, 5 times each weekday — board at Southport Interchange (Stop CF) and get off at St Helens Central Interchange (Stand F2), about 95 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Southport to St Helens?
Between 60 minutes on the X37 and 95 on the 37A, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Halsall, Shirdley Hill, Halsall, Barton and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Southport to St Helens?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:31 and the last around 19:00. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Southport to St Helens?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.