Bus from St Helens (Merseyside) to Knowsley
2 direct routes · about 35 min · first bus 05:41, last bus 23:19 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 08:51, last bus 23:21.
Next buses to Knowsley as of 18:15
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89 | Metro Network | ~35 min | 47 | Sat 36 · Sun 30 | 05:41 | 23:19 | Linkway West (adj) | Derby Road (adj) | Eccleston, Prescot, Whiston & Prescot |
| 297 | Metro Network | ~32 min | 13 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 06:05 | 18:19 | Toll Bar (adj) | Croxteth Lane (adj) | Eccleston, Prescot, Whiston, Prescot & Huyton |
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 89 bus or 297 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from St Helens to Knowsley?
2 routes run directly from St Helens to Knowsley: the 89 (Metro Network), the 297 (Metro Network). The most frequent is the 89, 47 times each weekday — board at Linkway West (adj) and get off at Derby Road (adj), about 35 minutes.
How long does the bus take from St Helens to Knowsley?
Around 35 minutes on the 89, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Eccleston, Prescot, Whiston, Prescot on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from St Helens to Knowsley?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:41 and the last around 23:19. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from St Helens to Knowsley?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.