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

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

To get from Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale in Ainsdale, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the PICCADILLY - VICTORIA REPLACEMENT BUS light rail from Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) station to Victoria (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the MERSEYRAIL train from Liverpool Central station to Ainsdale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min.

114min
Light rail - PICCADILLY - VICTORIA REPLACEMENT BUSPICCADILLY - VICTORIA REPLACEMENT BUS
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Leaves from Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink)

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  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink)
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    Light rail - PICCADILLY - VICTORIA REPLACEMENT BUSPICCADILLY - VICTORIA REPLACEMENT BUS
    Wait for light rail
    PICCADILLY - VICTORIA REPLACEMENT BUS
    Victoria (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Victoria (Manchester Metrolink)
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    190 m • 3 min
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    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Central
    300 m • 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 Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale by light rail and train via PICCADILLY - VICTORIA REPLACEMENT BUS, NORTHERN and MERSEYRAIL

To get from Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale in Ainsdale, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the PICCADILLY - VICTORIA REPLACEMENT BUS light rail from Piccadilly (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 2 min.

122min
Light rail - PICCADILLY - VICTORIA REPLACEMENT BUSPICCADILLY - VICTORIA REPLACEMENT BUS
Train - NORTHERN
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Leaves from Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink)

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  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink)
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    Light rail - PICCADILLY - VICTORIA REPLACEMENT BUSPICCADILLY - VICTORIA REPLACEMENT BUS
    Wait for light rail
    PICCADILLY - VICTORIA REPLACEMENT BUS
    Victoria (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Victoria (Manchester Metrolink)
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    190 m • 3 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
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Public transport directions from Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale

The distance between Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink), Ainsdale and Ainsdale, Ainsdale is approximately 77.61 km, which can typically be travelled in 114 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Piccadilly (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 Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink)

Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) is located at Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink), Ainsdale and the nearest public transport station is Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station (Stop A).

Train stations close to Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink):

  • Manchester Piccadilly

Bus stations close to Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink):

  • Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station (Stop A)
  • Piccadilly Rail Station (Stop C)
  • Piccadilly Rail Station (Stop D)

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
  • Fairfield Road
  • Leamington Road

Related Routes

Alternative route from Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale by light rail and train via PICCADILLY - VICTORIA REPLACEMENT BUS, NORTHERN and MERSEYRAIL

To get from Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale in Ainsdale, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the PICCADILLY - VICTORIA REPLACEMENT BUS light rail from Piccadilly (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 2 min.

122min
Light rail - PICCADILLY - VICTORIA REPLACEMENT BUSPICCADILLY - VICTORIA REPLACEMENT BUS
Train - NORTHERN
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Leaves from Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink)

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  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 2
    Light rail - PICCADILLY - VICTORIA REPLACEMENT BUSPICCADILLY - VICTORIA REPLACEMENT BUS
    Wait for light rail
    PICCADILLY - VICTORIA REPLACEMENT BUS
    Victoria (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Victoria (Manchester Metrolink)
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    190 m • 3 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 114 minutes, using Bus line PICCADILLY - VICTORIA REPLACEMENT BUS, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line MERSEYRAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 122 minutes, using Bus line PICCADILLY - VICTORIA REPLACEMENT BUS, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line MERSEYRAIL.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Piccadilly (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 1 hr 54 min.

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

    The PICCADILLY - VICTORIA REPLACEMENT BUS light rail line goes from Victoria (Manchester Metrolink) station near Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) in Manchester 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 Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale by light rail and train?

    The total travel time between Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) in Manchester and Ainsdale in Ainsdale by light rail and train is about 1 hr 54 min.

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

    Get on the PICCADILLY - VICTORIA REPLACEMENT BUS light rail from the Victoria (Manchester Metrolink) station near Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) in Manchester.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Piccadilly (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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