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

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

To get from Exchange Quay (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 Exchange Quay (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
Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
Train - NORTHERN
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Leaves from Exchange Quay (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Exchange Quay (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)
    9 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

Alternative route from Exchange Quay (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale by light rail and train via RED LINE, NORTHERN and MERSEYRAIL

To get from Exchange Quay (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale in Ainsdale, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the RED LINE light rail from Wharfside (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 15 min.

135min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - RED LINERED LINE
Train - NORTHERN
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Leaves from Wharfside (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Wharfside (Manchester Metrolink)
    690 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Light rail - RED LINERED LINE
    Wait for light rail
    RED LINE
    Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink)
    8 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 Exchange Quay (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale

The distance between Exchange Quay (Manchester Metrolink), Ainsdale and Ainsdale, Ainsdale is approximately 82.04 km, which can typically be travelled in 134 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Exchange Quay (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 Exchange Quay (Manchester Metrolink)

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

Bus stations close to Exchange Quay (Manchester Metrolink):

  • Exchange Quay
  • Clippers Quay
  • Merchants Quay (Stop C)

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
  • Shore Road
  • Fairfield Road

Related Routes

Alternative route from Exchange Quay (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale by light rail and train via RED LINE, NORTHERN and MERSEYRAIL

To get from Exchange Quay (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale in Ainsdale, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the RED LINE light rail from Wharfside (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 15 min.

135min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - RED LINERED LINE
Train - NORTHERN
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Leaves from Wharfside (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Wharfside (Manchester Metrolink)
    690 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Light rail - RED LINERED LINE
    Wait for light rail
    RED LINE
    Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink)
    8 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 Exchange Quay (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 Exchange Quay (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale?

    The alternative route takes 135 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line MERSEYRAIL.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Exchange Quay (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 Exchange Quay (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale?

    The BLUE LINE light rail line goes from Ashton-Under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink) station near Exchange Quay (Manchester Metrolink) in North West 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 Exchange Quay (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale by light rail and train?

    The total travel time between Exchange Quay (Manchester Metrolink) in North West and Ainsdale in Ainsdale by light rail and train is about 2 hr 14 min.

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

    Get on the BLUE LINE light rail from the Ashton-Under-Lyne (Manchester Metrolink) station near Exchange Quay (Manchester Metrolink) in North West.

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

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