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How to get from Melling to Ainsdale by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Melling to Ainsdale in North West, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 81 bus from Melling Hall Hotel station to Lancaster station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the MERSEYRAIL train from Liverpool Central station to Ainsdale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 5 min.

245min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8181
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Leaves from Melling Hall Hotel

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melling Hall Hotel
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Lancaster City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lancaster
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lancaster
    740 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    68 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Central
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Southport
  • 9
    Ride to train station Ainsdale
    Ride to train station
    Ainsdale
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melling to Ainsdale

The distance between Melling, North West and Ainsdale, North West is approximately 87.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 245 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melling to Ainsdale by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in North West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Melling

Melling is located at Melling, North West and the nearest public transport station is Melling Hall Hotel.

Train stations close to Melling:

  • Wennington

Bus stations close to Melling:

  • Melling Hall Hotel
  • Gillison Close
  • Station Cottages

Public transport stations close to Ainsdale, North West

Ainsdale is located at Ainsdale, North West and the nearest public transport station is Liverpool Road.

Bus stations close to Ainsdale:

  • Liverpool Road
  • Fairfield Road
  • Leamington Road

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Melling to Ainsdale?

    The fastest way takes 245 minutes, using Bus line 81, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line MERSEYRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Melling and Ainsdale in North West?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 5 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melling to Ainsdale in North West?

    The 81 bus line goes from Melling Hall Hotel station near Melling to Lancaster City Centre station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Lancaster City Centre station near Ainsdale in North West

  • How long does it take to travel from Melling to Ainsdale in North West by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Melling and Ainsdale in North West by bus and train is about 4 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Melling to get to Ainsdale in North West?

    Get on the 81 bus from the Melling Hall Hotel stop near Melling in North West.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Melling and Ainsdale in North West?

    Get off the bus at the Lancaster City Centre station, which is closest to Ainsdale in North West.

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