How to get from Harbour City (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale by bus and train?

From Harbour City (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale by bus and train

To get from Harbour City (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale in Ainsdale, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 50 bus from Harbour City Metrolink (Stop A) station to Salford Crescent Rail Station (Stop A) 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
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5050
Train - NORTHERN
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Leaves from Harbour City Metrolink (Stop A)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harbour City Metrolink (Stop A)
    160 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    East Didsbury
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salford Crescent Rail Station (Stop A)
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Salford Crescent
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Southport
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southport
    73 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

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

To get from Harbour City (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 Harbour City (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 19 min.

139min
Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
Train - NORTHERN
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Leaves from Harbour City (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Harbour City (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 2
    Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE LINE
    Ashton-Under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink)
    14 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 Harbour City (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale

The distance between Harbour City (Manchester Metrolink), Ainsdale and Ainsdale, Ainsdale is approximately 64.42 km, which can typically be travelled in 124 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harbour City (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale by bus 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 Harbour City (Manchester Metrolink)

Harbour City (Manchester Metrolink) is located at Harbour City (Manchester Metrolink), Ainsdale and the nearest public transport station is The Quays/Harbour City Tram Stop.

Bus stations close to Harbour City (Manchester Metrolink):

  • The Quays/Harbour City Tram Stop
  • Harbour City Metrolink (Stop A)
  • Paragon House

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
  • Ainsdale Station (Stop A)
  • Westminster Drive

Related Routes

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

To get from Harbour City (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 Harbour City (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 19 min.

139min
Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
Train - NORTHERN
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Leaves from Harbour City (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Harbour City (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 2
    Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE LINE
    Ashton-Under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink)
    14 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 Harbour City (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale?

    The fastest way takes 124 minutes, using Bus line 50, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line MERSEYRAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 139 minutes, using Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line MERSEYRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Harbour City (Manchester Metrolink) and Ainsdale?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 4 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Harbour City (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale?

    The 50 bus line goes from Harbour City Metrolink (Stop A) station near Harbour City (Manchester Metrolink) in Salford to East Didsbury station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till East Didsbury station near Ainsdale in Ainsdale.

  • How long does it take to travel from Harbour City (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Harbour City (Manchester Metrolink) in Salford and Ainsdale in Ainsdale by bus and train is about 2 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Harbour City (Manchester Metrolink) to get to Ainsdale?

    Get on the 50 bus from the Harbour City Metrolink (Stop A) stop near Harbour City (Manchester Metrolink) in Salford.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Harbour City (Manchester Metrolink) and Ainsdale?

    Get off the bus at the East Didsbury station, which is closest to Ainsdale in Ainsdale.

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