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

By light rail and train

To get from Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale in Ainsdale, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the BLUE LINE light rail from Etihad Campus (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 14 min.

134min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
Train - NORTHERN
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Leaves from Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink)
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE LINE
    Eccles (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink)
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Deansgate
    140 yd • 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

Alternative route by light rail and train via PURPLE LINE, NORTHERN and MERSEYRAIL

To get from Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale in Ainsdale, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the PURPLE LINE light rail from Etihad Campus (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 18 min.

138min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Train - NORTHERN
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Leaves from Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink)
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PURPLE LINE
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink)
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Deansgate
    140 yd • 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 Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale

The distance between Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink), Ainsdale and Ainsdale, Ainsdale is approximately 51.9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 134 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Etihad Campus (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 Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink)

Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink) is located at Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink), Ainsdale and the nearest public transport station is Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink).

Bus stations close to Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink):

  • Varley Street
  • Philips Park
  • Saxon Street

Public transport stations close to Ainsdale, Ainsdale

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

Bus stations close to Ainsdale:

  • Westminster Drive
  • Sevenoaks Avenue
  • Ainsdale Station (Stop A)

Related Routes

Alternative route by light rail and train via PURPLE LINE, NORTHERN and MERSEYRAIL

To get from Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale in Ainsdale, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the PURPLE LINE light rail from Etihad Campus (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 18 min.

138min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Train - NORTHERN
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Leaves from Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink)
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PURPLE LINE
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink)
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Deansgate
    140 yd • 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 Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale?

    The fastest way takes 134 minutes, using Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line MERSEYRAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 138 minutes, using Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line MERSEYRAIL.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Etihad Campus (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 14 min.

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

    The BLUE LINE light rail line goes from Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink) station near Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink) in Manchester to Eccles (Manchester Metrolink) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Eccles (Manchester Metrolink) station near Ainsdale in Ainsdale.

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

    The total travel time between Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink) in Manchester and Ainsdale in Ainsdale by light rail and train is about 2 hr 14 min.

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

    Get on the BLUE LINE light rail from the Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink) station near Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink) in Manchester.

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

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

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