786 St Helens to Rainford via Dentons Green, Cowley Hill
Operated by Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire. First bus 08:08, last bus 15:30. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.00 — more.
Wanted a different 786? 11 other bus routes are numbered 786 elsewhere in the UK — see every 786 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 08:08 |
|---|---|
| Chalon Way West (Stop C7) | 08:08 |
| East Lancashire Road (adj) | 08:22 |
| Rainford High School Internal Grounds (Adj) | 08:35 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Fares on the 786
Adult single £2.00 · Child single £1.00
The same for any journey on the 786, however far you go.
Stagecoach's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 31 May 2026. Fares change — check with Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire before you travel.
Tickets on the 786
Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire publishes singles, day tickets and season tickets on this route for adults, children, young people and students.
Single · MyTicket · Merseyside Plus DayRider · Merseyside Plus Group DayRider · Merseyside Plus 7 Day MegaRider · North West Gold 7 Day MegaRider · Merseyside Plus 28 Day MegaRider · North West Gold 28 Day MegaRider
…and 2 more tickets on this route.
Ticket types come from Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 4 June 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 28 December, 29 December, 30 December, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 786
786 towards Rainford
All 17 stops
- Chalon Way West (Stop C7) St Helens
- Rigby Street South (opp) St Helens
- Rigby Street (adj) St Helens
- Spray Street (adj) Dentons Green
- Harris Street (adj) Cowley Hill
- Ruskin Drive (adj) Cowley Hill
- Swinburne Road (adj) Cowley Hill
- Dartmouth Drive (adj) Bleak Hill Brow
- East Lancashire Road (adj) Windle
- Longwood Close (adj) Hill Top
- St Helens Road (S-bound) Hill Top
- St Helens Road (adj) Hill Top
- Whalley Avenue (opp) Rainford
- Higher Lane (adj) Muncaster
- Cross Pit Lane (adj) Muncaster
- Witton Way (adj) Muncaster
- Rainford High School Internal Grounds (Adj) Muncaster
786 towards St Helens
All 17 stops
- Rainford High School Internal Grounds (Adj) Muncaster
- Witton Way (opp) Muncaster
- Muncaster Drive (adj) Muncaster
- Rainford Primary (o/s) Muncaster
- Leyland Road (adj) Rainford
- Southerns Lane (adj) Rainford
- Hopgood Crescent (adj) Rainford
- Mill Lane (adj) Hill Top
- Longwood Close (opp) Hill Top
- Bleak Hill Road (opp) Bleak Hill Brow
- Malt House Court (adj) Bleak Hill Brow
- Hammill Street (adj) Cowley Hill
- Tennis Street (adj) Cowley Hill
- Dentons Green Lane (adj) Cowley Hill
- Canterbury Street (adj) Dentons Green
- Chorley Street (adj) St Helens
- St Helens Central Interchange (Stand F4) St Helens
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 786 bus?
The first 786 departure on weekdays leaves at 08:08 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 786 bus?
The last 786 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:30. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 786 bus cost?
Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire's published fares on the 786: adult single £2.00, child single £1.00. GOV.UK lists this route as not included in the £3 national fare cap, so Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire sets its own single fares — check their website for prices. Local discounted fares may still apply.
Who runs the 786 bus?
The 786 is operated by Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire.
Timetable data from Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (North West England feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.