J53 Weston Point to Runcorn Heath
Operated by Ashcroft Travel. First bus 08:35, last bus 15:35. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.20 to £3.00 — more.
| Stop | 08:35 |
|---|---|
| South Parade | 08:35 |
| Sandy Lane | 08:37 |
| Russell Road | 08:40 |
| Westfield Top | 08:43 |
| Heath High School | 08:47 |
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 J53
Adult single £2.20 to £3.00 · Child single £1.10 to £1.50
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £2.20 | Russell Road Runcorn | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £2.40 | £2.20 | Westfield Top Runcorn | ||
| £2.70 | £2.40 | £2.20 | Heath Road Runcorn | |
| £3.00 | £2.70 | £2.40 | £2.20 | Heath High School |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is South Parade Weston Poin.
Ashcroft Travel's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 25 September 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Ashcroft Travel before you travel.
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 Ashcroft Travel before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Day, 28 December 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 J53
J53 towards Runcorn Heath
All 12 stops
- South Parade Weston Point
- Sandy Lane Weston Point
- Pavilions Weston Point
- Hazel Avenue Runcorn
- Russell Road Runcorn
- Westfield Crescent Runcorn
- Westfield Top Runcorn
- Whitley Close Runcorn
- Campbell Avenue Runcorn
- Heath Road Runcorn
- Golf Course Runcorn Heath
- Heath High School Runcorn Heath
J53 towards Weston Point
All 12 stops
- Heath High School Runcorn Heath
- Golf Course Runcorn Heath
- Heath Road Runcorn
- Whitley Close Runcorn
- Westfield Top Runcorn
- Westfield Crescent Runcorn
- Cunningham Drive Runcorn
- Russell Road Runcorn
- Hazel Avenue Runcorn
- Pavilions Weston Point
- Sandy Lane Weston Point
- South Parade Weston Point
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first J53 bus?
The first J53 departure on weekdays leaves at 08:35 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last J53 bus?
The last J53 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:35. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the J53 bus cost?
Ashcroft Travel's published fares on the J53: adult single £2.20 to £3.00, child single £1.10 to £1.50. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Ashcroft Travel day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the J53 bus?
The J53 is operated by Ashcroft Travel.
Timetable data from Ashcroft Travel via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (North West England feed). Ashcroft Travel last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 30 September 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.