297
Kirkby Bus Station – Bridge Street
via Longview, Prescot
Metro Network First 05:58 Last 19:10Monday to Saturday
Route 297 runs between Kirkby Bus Station and Bridge Street via Longview, Prescot. See the full timetable, stops and live buses.
Quick departures
Live departures from key stops on this route
| Stop | Towards Kirkby Bus Stn | Towards St Helens |
|---|---|---|
| Toll Bar | 29706:0507:0808:08and more | 29707:4708:4709:47and more |
| Fire Station Road | 29706:1807:2108:21and more | 29707:3408:3409:34and more |
| Mitchell Road | 29706:2907:3208:32and more | 29707:2308:2309:23and more |
| Kirkby Bus Station | 29706:5107:5408:54and more | 29707:0008:0009:00and more |
Route stops
All stops on the route towards Kirkby Bus Stn
StopApprox. time
Frequently asked questions about the 297
- What time is the first and last 297 bus?
- The first 297 of the day departs at 05:58 and the last one departs at 19:10. These are the scheduled departure times of the first and last journeys, which may start from either end of the route — check the timetable above for times at your own stop.
- Does the 297 bus run at weekends?
- The 297 runs on Saturdays but not on Sundays. Its published service days are: Monday to Saturday.
- How long does the 297 bus take?
- A full end-to-end journey on the 297 takes about 54 minutes between Kirkby Bus Station and Bridge Street, running via Longview and Prescot. Allow extra time at peak periods — this is the scheduled running time, not a guarantee.
- Who operates the 297 bus?
- The 297 is operated by Metro Network. For tickets, fares, lost property or complaints about a journey you need to contact them directly — we're an independent service and can't help with those.
Timetable data from the Bus Open Data Service (BODS), Department for Transport. Live positions from operator vehicle feeds. Times are subject to change.