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

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 YELLOW 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 Southport station to Ainsdale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min.

124min
Light rail - YELLOW LINEYELLOW 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 - YELLOW LINEYELLOW LINE
    Wait for light rail
    YELLOW LINE
    Piccadilly (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
    Southport
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southport
    74 min
  • 7
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Hunts Cross
  • 8
    Ride to train station Ainsdale
    Ride to train station
    Ainsdale
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, light rail and train

To get from Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale in Ainsdale, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the YELLOW 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 47 bus from The Monument (Stop Cf) station to Segar's Lane station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min.

132min
Light rail - YELLOW LINEYELLOW LINE
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 4747
Walk to Ainsdale
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 - YELLOW LINEYELLOW LINE
    Wait for light rail
    YELLOW LINE
    Piccadilly (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
    Southport
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southport
    74 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Monument (Stop Cf)
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Liverpool
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Segar's Lane
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ainsdale
    Walk to
    Ainsdale
    Chesterfield Road
    740 yd • 9 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 43.64 mi, which can typically be travelled in 124 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 Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink).

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 Liverpool Road.

Bus stations close to Ainsdale:

  • Liverpool Road
  • Sevenoaks Avenue
  • Shore Road

Related Routes

By bus, light rail and train

To get from Prestwich (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale in Ainsdale, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the YELLOW 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 47 bus from The Monument (Stop Cf) station to Segar's Lane station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min.

132min
Light rail - YELLOW LINEYELLOW LINE
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 4747
Walk to Ainsdale
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 - YELLOW LINEYELLOW LINE
    Wait for light rail
    YELLOW LINE
    Piccadilly (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
    Southport
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southport
    74 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Monument (Stop Cf)
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Liverpool
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Segar's Lane
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ainsdale
    Walk to
    Ainsdale
    Chesterfield Road
    740 yd • 9 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 124 minutes, using Bus line YELLOW LINE, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line MERSEYRAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 132 minutes, using Bus line YELLOW LINE, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line 47.

  • 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 4 min.

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

    The YELLOW LINE light rail line goes from Piccadilly (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 4 min.

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

    Get on the YELLOW LINE light rail from the Piccadilly (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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