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

By bus and train

To get from Tunstall to Ainsdale in North West, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 81 bus from Lunesdale Arms 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 6 min.

246min
Bus - 8181
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Leaves from Lunesdale Arms

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Tunstall
  • 2
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Lancaster City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lancaster
    43 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 Tunstall to Ainsdale

The distance between Tunstall, North West and Ainsdale, North West is approximately 89.5 mi, which can typically be travelled in 246 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tunstall 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 Tunstall

Tunstall is located at Tunstall, North West and the nearest public transport station is Lunesdale Arms.

Train stations close to Tunstall:

  • Wennington

Bus stations close to Tunstall:

  • Lunesdale Arms

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

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 246 minutes, using Bus line 81, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line MERSEYRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Tunstall 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 6 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Tunstall and Ainsdale in North West by bus and train is about 4 hr 6 min.

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

    Get on the 81 bus from the Lancaster City Centre stop near Tunstall in North West.

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

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

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