787 Windlehurst to Rainford via Dentons Green, St Helens Newtown

Operated by Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire. First bus 08:03, last bus 15:40. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.00 — more.

Next towards Rainford from City Road (adj): 08:03

Next towards Windlehurst from Witton Way (opp): 15:40

Wanted a different 787? 8 other bus routes are numbered 787 elsewhere in the UK — see every 787 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at Rainford HS · Monday to Friday · 1 journey
Stop 08:03
City Road (adj) 08:03
Chapel Lane (adj) 08:15
Witton Way (opp) 08:40

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.

This route is listed as NOT included in the £3 national fare cap (per GOV.UK) — Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire sets its own fares here, though local discounts may apply. How the cap works →

Fares on the 787

Adult single £2.00 · Child single £1.00

The same for any journey on the 787, 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 787

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 787

787 towards Rainford

All 26 stops
  1. City Road (adj) Windlehurst
  2. Princess Avenue (adj) Windlehurst
  3. Cowley College (o/s) Windlehurst
  4. Eaton Road (opp) Dentons Green
  5. Hammill Street (adj) Cowley Hill
  6. Harris Street (adj) Cowley Hill
  7. Rivington Road (S-bound) Dentons Green
  8. School (S-bound) St Helens Newtown
  9. Grafton Street (adj) St Helens Newtown
  10. Dunriding Lane (adj) St Helens Newtown
  11. Holme Road (adj) Eccleston
  12. Knowsley Road (adj) Eccleston
  13. Chapel Lane (adj) Eccleston
  14. Crocketts Walk (adj) Eccleston
  15. Kiln Lane (nr) Eccleston
  16. Calderhurst Drive (adj) Windle
  17. Crantock Grove (adj) Windle
  18. East Lancashire Road (adj) Windle
  19. Longwood Close (adj) Hill Top
  20. St Helens Road (adj) Hill Top
  21. Rainford By-pass (adj) Rainford
  22. Rose Drive (adj) Rainford
  23. Thickwood Moss Lane (adj) Rainford
  24. Whalley Avenue (opp) Rainford
  25. Cross Pit Lane (adj) Muncaster
  26. Witton Way (opp) Muncaster

787 towards Windlehurst

All 27 stops
  1. Witton Way (opp) Muncaster
  2. Muncaster Drive (adj) Muncaster
  3. Rainford Primary (o/s) Muncaster
  4. Leyland Road (adj) Rainford
  5. Southerns Lane (adj) Rainford
  6. Hopgood Crescent (adj) Rainford
  7. Mill Lane (adj) Hill Top
  8. Longwood Close (opp) Hill Top
  9. Crantock Grove (opp) Windle
  10. Stuart Road (adj) Windle
  11. Hamilton Road (adj) Windle
  12. Brookside Avenue (adj) Eccleston
  13. Kiln Lane (adj) Eccleston
  14. Washbrook Close (adj) Eccleston
  15. Millbrook Lane (adj) Eccleston
  16. Knowsley Road (adj) Eccleston
  17. Alder Hey Road (adj) Eccleston
  18. Ellison Drive (adj) St Helens Newtown
  19. Windsor Road (adj) St Helens Newtown
  20. Grafton Street (N-bound) St Helens Newtown
  21. School (N-bound) St Helens Newtown
  22. Rivington Road (N-bound) Dentons Green
  23. Ruskin Drive (adj) Cowley Hill
  24. Swinburne Road (adj) Cowley Hill
  25. Eaton Road (adj) Cowley Hill
  26. Abbey Road (adj) Windlehurst
  27. Windle Hall Drive (adj) Windlehurst

Towns & areas on this route

EcclestonRainfordDentons GreenWindlehurstSt Helens NewtownMuncasterCowley HillWindleHill Top

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 787 bus?

The first 787 departure on weekdays leaves at 08:03 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 787 bus?

The last 787 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:40. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 787 bus cost?

Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire's published fares on the 787: 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 787 bus?

The 787 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.