🚌 Bus from Widnes to St Helens
4 direct routes · about 16 min · first bus 06:15, last bus 18:45 (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 | ~16 min | 26 | 06:15 | 18:45 | Green Oaks |
| 17 | Huyton Travel | ~11 min | 20 | 08:51 | 23:52 | Green Oaks |
| 168 | Hattons Travel | ~20 min | 1 | 18:00 | 18:00 | KINGSWAY |
| 752 | Huyton Travel | ~15 min | 1 | 07:45 | 07:45 | Birchfield Gardens |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Widnes to St Helens?
4 routes run directly from Widnes to St Helens: the 17 (Arriva North West), the 17 (Huyton Travel), the 168 (Hattons Travel), the 752 (Huyton Travel).
How long does the bus take from Widnes to St Helens?
Around 16 minutes on the 17, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Widnes to St Helens?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 17) leaves around 06:15 and the last around 18:45. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Widnes to St Helens?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.