How to get from Widnes to Ainsdale by train?

From Widnes to Ainsdale by train

To get from Widnes to Ainsdale in Ainsdale, take the NORTHERN train from Widnes station to Hunts Cross station. Next, take the MERSEYRAIL train from Hunts Cross station to Ainsdale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min.

66min
Train - NORTHERN
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Leaves from Widnes

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Widnes
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hunts Cross
    10 min
  • 4
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Southport
  • 5
    Ride to train station Ainsdale
    Ride to train station
    Ainsdale
    52 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Widnes to Ainsdale by bus and train

To get from Widnes to Ainsdale in Ainsdale, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 82A bus from Leigh Avenue station to Station Road station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train and finally take the MERSEYRAIL train from Liverpool South Parkway station to Ainsdale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min.

107min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 82A82A
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Leaves from Leigh Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leigh Avenue
    1 km • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 82A82A
    Wait for bus
    82A
    Murdishaw
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Station Road
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Runcorn
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool South Parkway
    9 min
  • 7
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Southport
  • 8
    Ride to train station Ainsdale
    Ride to train station
    Ainsdale
    49 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Widnes to Ainsdale

The distance between Widnes, Ainsdale and Ainsdale, Ainsdale is approximately 44.56 km, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Widnes to Ainsdale by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ainsdale – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Widnes

Widnes is located at Widnes, Ainsdale and the nearest public transport station is Widnes Station.

Bus stations close to Widnes:

  • Widnes Station
  • Birchfield Road
  • Lockett Road

Public transport stations close to Ainsdale, Ainsdale

Ainsdale is located at Chesterfield Road, Ainsdale and the nearest public transport station is Bridgend Drive.

Bus stations close to Ainsdale:

  • Bridgend Drive
  • Ainsdale Station (Stop A)
  • Ainsdale Station (Stop B)

Related Routes

From Widnes to Ainsdale by bus and train

To get from Widnes to Ainsdale in Ainsdale, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 82A bus from Leigh Avenue station to Station Road station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train and finally take the MERSEYRAIL train from Liverpool South Parkway station to Ainsdale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min.

107min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 82A82A
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Leaves from Leigh Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leigh Avenue
    1 km • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 82A82A
    Wait for bus
    82A
    Murdishaw
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Station Road
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Runcorn
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool South Parkway
    9 min
  • 7
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Southport
  • 8
    Ride to train station Ainsdale
    Ride to train station
    Ainsdale
    49 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line MERSEYRAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Widnes to Ainsdale?

    The alternative route takes 107 minutes, using Bus line 82A, Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES, Bus line MERSEYRAIL.

  • Is there a direct train between Widnes and Ainsdale?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 6 min.

  • Which train line goes from Widnes to Ainsdale?

    The NORTHERN train line goes from Liverpool Lime Street station near Widnes in Widnes to Hunts Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Hunts Cross station near Ainsdale in Ainsdale.

  • How long does it take to travel from Widnes to Ainsdale by train?

    The total travel time between Widnes in Widnes and Ainsdale in Ainsdale by train is about 1 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Widnes to get to Ainsdale?

    Get on the NORTHERN train from the Liverpool Lime Street station near Widnes in Widnes.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Widnes and Ainsdale?

    Get off the train at the Hunts Cross station, which is closest to Ainsdale in Ainsdale.