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

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

To get from Droylsden (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 Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink) station to Piccadilly (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 7 min.

127min
Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Leaves from Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink)
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    Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE LINE
    Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink)
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Piccadilly
    200 yd • 3 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

Alternative route from Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale by light rail and train via BLUE LINE, TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS and MERSEYRAIL

To get from Droylsden (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 Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink) station to Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS 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 13 min.

133min
Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Leaves from Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink)
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    Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE LINE
    Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink)
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Piccadilly
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool South Parkway
    41 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 Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale
The distance between Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink), Ainsdale and Ainsdale, Ainsdale is approximately 54.11 mi, which can typically be travelled in 127 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Droylsden (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 Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink)

Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink) is located at Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink), Ainsdale and the nearest public transport station is Droylsden Metrolink (Stop C).

Train stations close to Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink):

  • Fairfield

Bus stations close to Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink):

  • Droylsden Metrolink (Stop C)
  • Manchester Road (Stop A)
  • Droylsden Metrolink (Stop B)
Public transport stations close to Ainsdale, Ainsdale

Ainsdale is located at Chesterfield Road, Ainsdale and the nearest public transport station is Sevenoaks Avenue.

Bus stations close to Ainsdale:

  • Sevenoaks Avenue
  • Ainsdale Station (Stop A)
  • Ainsdale Station (Stop B)
Related Routes

Alternative route from Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale by light rail and train via BLUE LINE, TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS and MERSEYRAIL

To get from Droylsden (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 Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink) station to Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS 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 13 min.

133min
Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Leaves from Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 2
    Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE LINE
    Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink)
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Piccadilly
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool South Parkway
    41 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 Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale?

    The fastest way takes 127 minutes, using Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line MERSEYRAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 133 minutes, using Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line MERSEYRAIL.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Droylsden (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 7 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink) in Droylsden and Ainsdale in Ainsdale by light rail and train is about 2 hr 7 min.

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

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

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

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

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