297
Kirkby ↔ St Helens Bus Times
No service today · Showing Monday to Friday timetable
09:00
Rigby Street South 10:0310:00
Rigby Street South 11:0312:00
Rigby Street South 13:0314:00
Rigby Street South 15:0316:05
Rigby Street South 17:07MONDAY TO FRIDAY · 8 services07:56 — 17:45
The 297 bus runs between Kirkby and St Helens, operated by Hattons Transport Ltd. This route has 65 stops. Looking like 14°C and clear for the next bus at 07:56. Pleasant enough for the wait.
Number 297 Bus Timetable
Inbound
Accessibility: Hatton's Travel offers limited options for wheelchair and mobility scooter users on coach holidays. A 70-seater vehicle with a lift handles one standard wheelchair mainly for school groups. Scooters need prior booking, an able-bodied companion for dismantling, and no part over 15kg; category 3 scooters not allowed.
Passes through:
KirkbySouthdeneKnowsley Industrial ParkKnowsleyKnowsley ParkLongviewPrescotWhistonEccleston ParkGrange ParkThatto HeathWest ParkSt Helens
Where does the 297 bus stop?
The 297 serves 65 stops passing through Kirkby, Southdene, Knowsley Industrial Park, Knowsley, Knowsley Park, Longview, Prescot, Whiston, Eccleston Park, Grange Park, Thatto Heath, West Park and St Helens. You can find the full list of stops with a route map further up this page.
Does the 297 run on weekends?
Based on current timetables, the 297 runs on weekdays only. Contact Hattons Transport Ltd directly for information about seasonal or special weekend services.
Can I use a bus pass on the 297?
Most Hattons Transport Ltd services accept concessionary bus passes (including the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme for eligible passengers). Contactless payment is widely accepted. Check with Hattons Transport Ltd for specific ticket options on this route.
Does the 297 run on bank holidays?
There is no specific bank holiday timetable listed for the 297. On bank holidays, most operators run a Sunday or reduced service. Contact Hattons Transport Ltd to confirm bank holiday arrangements.
Sources:
Bus Open Data Service (BODS) for timetable and route data
NOC: HATT
Valid from 01 Jan 2026 to 30 Nov 2026
Source: Bus Open Data Service
· Last updated: 28 Mar 2026
This route serves 65 bus stops across 13 areas.