Bus from Widnes to Runcorn
13 direct routes · 23–68 min · first bus 04:39, last bus 00:54 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 08:33, last bus 00:17.
Next buses to Runcorn as of 21:42
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Widnes, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79C | Arriva North West | ~23 min | 50 | Sat 34 · Sun 31 | 06:34 | 00:16 | Vicarage Road (adj) | Halton Lea North | — |
| 82A | Arriva North West | ~30 min | 33 | Sat 30 · Sun 26 | 07:07 | 23:57 | Vicarage Road (adj) | Halton Lea North | — |
| 110 | Arriva North West | ~25 min | 30 | Sat 29 · Sun 24 | 06:25 | 23:33 | Vicarage Road (adj) | Halton Lea North | — |
| X4 | Arriva North West | ~25 min | 19 | Sat 19 · no Sunday buses | 06:58 | 00:54 | Green Oaks | Halton Lea North | — |
| 61 | Arriva North West | ~40 min | 15 | Sat 15 · Sun 11 | 06:22 | 20:06 | Buckingham Avenue | Halton Lea North | — |
| 200 | Ashcroft Travel | ~68 min | 5 | weekdays only | 04:39 | 21:40 | WIDNES TOWN HALL | Parkgate Way | Daresbury, Moore & Norton |
7 occasional services — once or twice a day · P2, C41, C41A, C43, C51, C52, 52
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P2 | Warrington's Own Buses | ~39 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:47 | 16:47 | Buckingham Avenue | Whitley Close | Appleton & Ditton |
| C41 | Warrington's Own Buses | ~38 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:42 | 16:42 | Buckingham Avenue | Parkside | Appleton |
| C41A | Warrington's Own Buses | ~43 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:42 | 16:42 | Buckingham Avenue | Parkside | Appleton |
| C43 | Warrington's Own Buses | ~30 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:42 | 16:42 | Buckingham Avenue | Halton Lea North | Appleton |
| C51 | Warrington's Own Buses | ~35 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:42 | 16:42 | Buckingham Avenue | Halton Lea North | Appleton |
| C52 | Warrington's Own Buses | ~38 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:45 | 16:45 | Pex Hill | Halton Lea North | Appleton |
| 52 | Warrington's Own Buses | ~39 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:47 | 16:47 | Buckingham Avenue | Halton Lea South | Appleton |
Times are for the first boarding point in Widnes 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 79C bus, 82A bus, 110 bus, X4 bus, 61 bus, 200 bus, P2 bus or C51 bus timetable.
Fares from Widnes to Runcorn
- £3.00 adult single on the 79C (Arriva North West)
- £3.60 adult single on the 82A (Arriva North West) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
- £2.00 adult single on the X4 (Arriva North West), the 200 (Ashcroft Travel) and the C41, C41A, C43, C51 and C52 (Warrington's Own Buses)
- £3.80 adult single on the 61 (Arriva North West) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Widnes to Runcorn?
13 routes run directly from Widnes to Runcorn: the 79C (Arriva North West), the 82A (Arriva North West), the 110 (Arriva North West), the X4 (Arriva North West), the 61 (Arriva North West), the 200 (Ashcroft Travel), the P2 (Warrington's Own Buses), the C41 (Warrington's Own Buses), the C41A (Warrington's Own Buses), the C43 (Warrington's Own Buses), the C51 (Warrington's Own Buses), the C52 (Warrington's Own Buses), the 52 (Warrington's Own Buses). The most frequent is the 79C, 50 times each weekday — board at Vicarage Road (adj) and get off at Halton Lea North, about 23 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Widnes to Runcorn?
Between 23 minutes on the 79C and 68 on the 200, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Widnes to Runcorn?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:39 and the last around 00:54. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Widnes to Runcorn?
Adult singles from Widnes to Runcorn: £3.00 on the 79C (Arriva North West); £3.60 on the 82A (Arriva North West); £2.00 on the X4 (Arriva North West), the 200 (Ashcroft Travel) and the C41, C41A, C43, C51 and C52 (Warrington's Own Buses); £3.80 on the 61 (Arriva North West). The 82A and the 61 cost at most £3.00 if they take part in the England fare cap. Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.