Bus from St Helens (Merseyside) to Ditton (Widnes)
2 direct routes · about 26 min · first bus 04:04, last bus 23:04 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ditton (Widnes) as of 05:01
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in St Helens, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X3 | Metro Network | ~26 min | 20 | Sat 20 · Sun 20 | 04:04 | 23:04 | St Helens Hospital (Stop A) | Hall Avenue | Bold & Cronton |
| 168 | Hattons Travel | ~25 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 08:03 | 08:03 | St Helens Hospital (Stop A) | Old Station | Clock Face, Bold & Appleton |
Times are for the first boarding point in St Helens 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 X3 bus or 168 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from St Helens to Ditton?
2 routes run directly from St Helens to Ditton: the X3 (Metro Network), the 168 (Hattons Travel). The most frequent is the X3, 20 times each weekday — board at St Helens Hospital (Stop A) and get off at Hall Avenue, about 26 minutes.
How long does the bus take from St Helens to Ditton?
Around 26 minutes on the X3, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Bold, Cronton on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from St Helens to Ditton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:04 and the last around 23:04. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from St Helens to Ditton?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.