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

By light rail and train

To get from Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale in Ainsdale, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the PINK LINE light rail from Failsworth (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 Liverpool Central station to Ainsdale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 1 min.

121min
Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
Train - NORTHERN
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Leaves from Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 2
    Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PINK LINE
    East Didsbury (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
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Central
    330 yd • 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 by light rail and train via PINK LINE, EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY and MERSEYRAIL

To get from Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale in Ainsdale, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the PINK LINE light rail from Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink) station to St Peter's Square (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 - PINK LINEPINK LINE
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Leaves from Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 2
    Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PINK LINE
    East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink)
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Oxford Road
    600 yd • 8 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
    34 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 Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale
The distance between Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink), Ainsdale and Ainsdale, Ainsdale is approximately 51.2 mi, which can typically be travelled in 121 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Failsworth (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 Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink)

Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink) is located at Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink), Ainsdale and the nearest public transport station is Oldham Road.

Bus stations close to Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink):

  • Oldham Road
  • Ashton Road West
  • Brown Cow (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
  • Leamington Road
  • Fairfield Road
Related Routes

Alternative route by light rail and train via PINK LINE, EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY and MERSEYRAIL

To get from Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale in Ainsdale, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the PINK LINE light rail from Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink) station to St Peter's Square (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 - PINK LINEPINK LINE
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Leaves from Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 2
    Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PINK LINE
    East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink)
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Oxford Road
    600 yd • 8 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
    34 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 Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale?

    The fastest way takes 121 minutes, using Bus line PINK LINE, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line MERSEYRAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 127 minutes, using Bus line PINK LINE, Bus line EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line MERSEYRAIL.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Failsworth (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 1 min.

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

    The PINK LINE light rail line goes from East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink) station near Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink) in North West 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 Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale by light rail and train?

    The total travel time between Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink) in North West and Ainsdale in Ainsdale by light rail and train is about 2 hr 1 min.

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

    Get on the PINK LINE light rail from the East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink) station near Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink) in North West.

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