How to get from Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale by light rail and train?

From Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale by light rail and train

To get from Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale in Ainsdale, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the GREEN LINE light rail from Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink) station to Victoria (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the MERSEYRAIL train from Liverpool Central station to Ainsdale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min.

127min
Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
Train - NORTHERN
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Leaves from Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 2
    Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
    Wait for light rail
    GREEN LINE
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Victoria (Manchester Metrolink)
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    56 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

Alternative route from Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale by light rail and train via GREEN LINE, EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY and MERSEYRAIL

To get from Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale in Ainsdale, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the GREEN LINE light rail from Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink) station to St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train and finally take the MERSEYRAIL train from Liverpool South Parkway station to Ainsdale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min.

127min
Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Leaves from Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 2
    Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
    Wait for light rail
    GREEN LINE
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink)
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Oxford Road
    610 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAYEAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool South Parkway
    34 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 Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale
The distance between Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink), Ainsdale and Ainsdale, Ainsdale is approximately 51.98 mi, which can typically be travelled in 127 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ainsdale – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink)

Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink) is located at Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink), Ainsdale and the nearest public transport station is Longfield Centre (Stop C).

Bus stations close to Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink):

  • Longfield Centre (Stop C)
  • Heys Road
  • Fairfax Road
Public transport stations close to Ainsdale, Ainsdale

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

Bus stations close to Ainsdale:

  • Kenilworth Road
  • Shore Road
  • Liverpool Road
Related Routes

Alternative route from Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale by light rail and train via GREEN LINE, EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY and MERSEYRAIL

To get from Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale in Ainsdale, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the GREEN LINE light rail from Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink) station to St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train and finally take the MERSEYRAIL train from Liverpool South Parkway station to Ainsdale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min.

127min
Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Leaves from Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 2
    Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
    Wait for light rail
    GREEN LINE
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink)
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Oxford Road
    610 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAYEAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool South Parkway
    34 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 Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale?

    The fastest way takes 127 minutes, using Bus line GREEN LINE, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line MERSEYRAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale?

    The alternative route takes 127 minutes, using Bus line GREEN LINE, Bus line EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line MERSEYRAIL.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink) and Ainsdale?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 7 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale?

    The GREEN LINE light rail line goes from Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station near Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink) in Prestwich to Victoria (Manchester Metrolink) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Victoria (Manchester Metrolink) station near Ainsdale in Ainsdale.

  • How long does it take to travel from Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale by light rail and train?

    The total travel time between Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink) in Prestwich and Ainsdale in Ainsdale by light rail and train is about 2 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink) to get to Ainsdale?

    Get on the GREEN LINE light rail from the Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink) station near Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink) in Prestwich.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink) and Ainsdale?

    Get off the light rail at the Victoria (Manchester Metrolink) station, which is closest to Ainsdale in Ainsdale.

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