168
St Helens ↔ Garston Bus Times
Speke Hall Road (Hunts Cross) **Updated**
Arriva services 81, 166 and 188; and service 168 toward Liverpool South Parkway will not serve Speke Hall Road, from Monday 15 June 2026 until further notice.
08:00
171 minLiverpool South Pa.. 09:00SATURDAY · 1 services08:00 — 08:00
The 168 bus runs between St Helens and Garston, operated by Hattons Transport Ltd. This route has 57 stops. Some cloud and 15°C for the next bus at 08:00. A light jacket should be enough.
Number 168 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.
Fares & Tickets
Single
£1.00
Single
£2.00
Return
£4.00
Passes through:
St HelensPeasley CrossSuttonMarshalls CrossSutton ManorBold HeathBarrows GreenLunts HeathFarnworthVictoria ParkWidnesDitton MarshDittonCiss GreenHaleSpekeHunts CrossAllertonSpringwoodGarston
Where does the 168 bus stop?
The 168 serves 57 stops passing through St Helens, Peasley Cross, Sutton, Marshalls Cross, Sutton Manor, Bold Heath, Barrows Green, Lunts Heath, Farnworth, Victoria Park, Widnes, Ditton Marsh, Ditton, Ciss Green, Hale, Speke, Hunts Cross, Allerton, Springwood and Garston. You can find the full list of stops with a route map further up this page.
Does the 168 run on weekends?
Yes, the 168 runs on Saturdays. The weekend timetable may have fewer departures than weekdays - use the day tabs above to compare.
Can I use a bus pass on the 168?
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 168 run on bank holidays?
There is no specific bank holiday timetable listed for the 168. 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 · BODS SIRI-SX for disruption alerts · BODS Fares API for fare data
NOC: HATT
Valid from 02 Jan 2026 to 30 Nov 2026
Source: Bus Open Data Service
· Last updated: 28 Mar 2026
This route serves 57 bus stops across 20 areas.