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

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

To get from Salford Quays (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 Salford Quays (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 Southport station to Ainsdale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min.

112min
Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
Train - NORTHERN
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Leaves from Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 2
    Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE LINE
    Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink)
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Deansgate
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Southport
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southport
    69 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 Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale by light rail and train via BLUE LINE, EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY and MERSEYRAIL

To get from Salford Quays (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 Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink) station to Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train and finally take the MERSEYRAIL train from Liverpool South Parkway station to Ainsdale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 11 min.

131min
Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Leaves from Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 2
    Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE LINE
    Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink)
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Piccadilly
    450 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAYEAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool South Parkway
    38 min
  • 7
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Southport
  • 8
    Ride to train station Ainsdale
    Ride to train station
    Ainsdale
    49 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale
The distance between Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink), Ainsdale and Ainsdale, Ainsdale is approximately 42.99 mi, which can typically be travelled in 112 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Salford Quays (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 Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink)

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

Bus stations close to Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink):

  • The Quays/Harbour City Tram Stop
  • Harbour City Metrolink (Stop A)
  • Dock Office (Stop A)
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
  • Sevenoaks Avenue
Related Routes

Alternative route from Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale by light rail and train via BLUE LINE, EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY and MERSEYRAIL

To get from Salford Quays (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 Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink) station to Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train and finally take the MERSEYRAIL train from Liverpool South Parkway station to Ainsdale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 11 min.

131min
Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Leaves from Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 2
    Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE LINE
    Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink)
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Piccadilly
    450 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAYEAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool South Parkway
    38 min
  • 7
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Southport
  • 8
    Ride to train station Ainsdale
    Ride to train station
    Ainsdale
    49 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 112 minutes, using Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line MERSEYRAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 131 minutes, using Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line MERSEYRAIL.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Salford Quays (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 52 min.

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

    The BLUE LINE light rail line goes from Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink) station near Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink) in Salford to Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) station near Ainsdale in Ainsdale.

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

    The total travel time between Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink) in Salford and Ainsdale in Ainsdale by light rail and train is about 1 hr 52 min.

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

    Get on the BLUE LINE light rail from the Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink) station near Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink) in Salford.

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

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

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