297 Kirkby ↔ Prescot
Operated by Hattons Travel. First bus 07:32, last bus 07:32. 2 journeys on weekdays.
Timetable
Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.
| Prescot Bus Station (Stand 2) | 07:32 | 07:32 |
|---|---|---|
| Home Farm Lane (opp) | 07:44 | 07:45 |
| Admin Road (adj) | 07:51 | 07:51 |
| Cherryfield Drive (adj) | 07:56 | 07:56 |
| Kirkby Bus Station (Stand 3) | · | 07:58 |
Route map
All stops on route 297
297 towards Kirkby
- Prescot Bus Station (Stand 2) Prescot
- Knowsley Park Lane (opp) Prescot
- Mitchell Road (adj) Prescot
- Huyton Lane (nr) Prescot
- Radway Road (adj) Longview
- Forest Grove (opp) Longview
- Primrose Drive (adj) Longview
- Newark Close (nr) Knowsley
- Park Way (nr) Knowsley
- Nursery Farm (nr) Knowsley Park
- Knowlsey Road Farm (o/s) Knowsley Park
- Croxteth Lane (adj) Knowsley Park
- Shannons Lane (adj) Knowsley Park
- Home Farm Lane (opp) Knowsley Park
- Longborough Road (opp) Knowsley
- Homer Road (adj) Knowsley
- Tithebarn Road (NW-bound) Knowsley
- School Lane (adj) Knowsley
- Kitling Road (adj) Knowsley
- East Lancashire Road (nr) Knowsley
- East Lancashire Road (adj) Knowsley Industrial Park
- Hornhouse Lane (adj) Knowsley Industrial Park
- Coopers Lane (adj) Knowsley Industrial Park
- Admin Road (adj) Knowsley Industrial Park
- Hornhouse Lane (adj) Knowsley Industrial Park
- Broad Lane (adj) Southdene
- Park Brow Drive (adj) Southdene
- Cherryfield Drive (adj) Kirkby
- Kirkby Bus Station (Stand 3) Kirkby
Service history & registered changes
- ❌ Withdrawn effective 6 Sept 2026 Operating between Moore Parkway, Haydock, St Helens and Moore Paekway, Haydock, St Helens given service number 297 effective from 06 September 2026.
- ❌ Withdrawn effective 6 Sept 2026 Operating between Prescot Bus Station and Webster Drive, Kirkby given service number 297 effective from 06 September 2026.
- 🆕 Registered effective 27 Oct 2025 Operating between Prescot Bus Station and Webster Drive, Kirkby given service number 297 effective from 27 October 2025. To amend Start & Finish Point.
- 🆕 Registered effective 26 Oct 2025 Operating between Webster Drive, Kirkby and Kirkby Bus Station/Prescot (Thomas Drive) given service number 297 effective from 26 October 2025. To amend Start & Finish Point.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 297 bus?
The first 297 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:32 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 297 bus?
The last 297 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 07:32. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 297 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Hattons Travel day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 297 bus?
The 297 is operated by Hattons Travel.
Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.