🚌 Bus from St Helens to Widnes
3 direct routes · about 50 min · first bus 05:33, last bus 17:46 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Arriva North West | ~50 min | 25 | 05:33 | 17:46 | Coalville Road (adj) |
| 17 | Huyton Travel | ~56 min | 11 | 08:54 | 22:54 | Chalon Way West (Stop C6) |
| 168 | Hattons Travel | ~22 min | 1 | 08:00 | 08:00 | St Helens Central Station (opp) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from St Helens to Widnes?
3 routes run directly from St Helens to Widnes: the 17 (Arriva North West), the 17 (Huyton Travel), the 168 (Hattons Travel).
How long does the bus take from St Helens to Widnes?
Around 50 minutes on the 17, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from St Helens to Widnes?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 17) leaves around 05:33 and the last around 17:46. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from St Helens to Widnes?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.