Bus from St Helens (Merseyside) to Southport
2 direct routes · 60–89 min · first bus 06:20, last bus 17:24 (weekdays).
Next buses to Southport as of 08:10
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37A | Metro Network | ~89 min | 5 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 07:53 | 17:24 | East Lancashire Road (adj) | Southport Interchange (Stop GA) | Crank, Rainford, Barrow Nook, Bickerstaffe, Stanley Gate, Scarth Hill & 11 more |
| X37 | Metro Network | ~60 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 06:20 | 06:20 | Chalon Way West (Stop C5) | Southport Interchange (Stop GA) | Dentons Green, Rainford, Edge Hill, Ormskirk & Scarisbrick |
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 37A bus or X37 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from St Helens to Southport?
2 routes run directly from St Helens to Southport: the 37A (Metro Network), the X37 (Metro Network). The most frequent is the 37A, 5 times each weekday — board at East Lancashire Road (adj) and get off at Southport Interchange (Stop GA), about 89 minutes.
How long does the bus take from St Helens to Southport?
Between 60 minutes on the X37 and 89 on the 37A, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Crank, Rainford, Barrow Nook, Bickerstaffe and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from St Helens to Southport?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:20 and the last around 17:24. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from St Helens to Southport?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.