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

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

To get from Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale in Ainsdale, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the PINK LINE light rail from Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink) station to Exchange Square (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 - PINK LINEPINK LINE
Train - NORTHERN
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Leaves from Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 2
    Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PINK LINE
    Exchange Square (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Exchange Square (Manchester Metrolink)
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    370 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Southport
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southport
    80 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

Alternative route from Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale by light rail and train via GREEN LINE, NORTHERN and MERSEYRAIL

To get from Trafford Bar (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 Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink) station to Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the MERSEYRAIL train from Hunts Cross station to Ainsdale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min.

125min
Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
Train - NORTHERN
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Leaves from Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 2
    Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
    Wait for light rail
    GREEN LINE
    Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink)
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Deansgate
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hunts Cross
    49 min
  • 7
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Southport
  • 8
    Ride to train station Ainsdale
    Ride to train station
    Ainsdale
    52 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale

The distance between Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink), Ainsdale and Ainsdale, Ainsdale is approximately 66.8 km, which can typically be travelled in 124 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Trafford Bar (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 Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink)

Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink) is located at Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink), Ainsdale and the nearest public transport station is Trafford Bar (Stop A).

Bus stations close to Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink):

  • Trafford Bar (Stop A)
  • Trafford Bar
  • Boyer Street

Public transport stations close to Ainsdale, Ainsdale

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

Bus stations close to Ainsdale:

  • Leamington Road
  • Fairfield Road
  • Liverpool Road

Related Routes

Alternative route from Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale by light rail and train via GREEN LINE, NORTHERN and MERSEYRAIL

To get from Trafford Bar (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 Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink) station to Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the MERSEYRAIL train from Hunts Cross station to Ainsdale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min.

125min
Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
Train - NORTHERN
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Leaves from Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 2
    Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
    Wait for light rail
    GREEN LINE
    Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink)
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Deansgate
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hunts Cross
    49 min
  • 7
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Southport
  • 8
    Ride to train station Ainsdale
    Ride to train station
    Ainsdale
    52 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale?

    The fastest way takes 124 minutes, using Bus line PINK LINE, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line MERSEYRAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 125 minutes, using Bus line GREEN LINE, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line MERSEYRAIL.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Trafford Bar (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 Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale?

    The PINK LINE light rail line goes from Exchange Square (Manchester Metrolink) station near Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink) in Trafford Bar to Exchange Square (Manchester Metrolink) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Exchange Square (Manchester Metrolink) station near Ainsdale in Ainsdale.

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

    The total travel time between Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink) in Trafford Bar and Ainsdale in Ainsdale by light rail and train is about 2 hr 4 min.

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

    Get on the PINK LINE light rail from the Exchange Square (Manchester Metrolink) station near Trafford Bar (Manchester Metrolink) in Trafford Bar.

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

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