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

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

To get from Monsall (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 Monsall (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 59 min.

119min
Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
Train - NORTHERN
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Leaves from Monsall (Manchester Metrolink)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Monsall (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
    Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink)
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Deansgate
    140 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 Monsall (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale by light rail and train via PINK LINE, TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS and MERSEYRAIL

To get from Monsall (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 Monsall (Manchester Metrolink) station to Victoria (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the MERSEYRAIL train from Liverpool Central station to Ainsdale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min.

111min
Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Leaves from Monsall (Manchester Metrolink)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Monsall (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)
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    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 Lime Street
    38 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
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Public transport directions from Monsall (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale
The distance between Monsall (Manchester Metrolink), Ainsdale and Ainsdale, Ainsdale is approximately 44.04 mi, which can typically be travelled in 119 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Monsall (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 Monsall (Manchester Metrolink)

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

Bus stations close to Monsall (Manchester Metrolink):

  • Monsall Metrolink (Stop B)
  • Monsall Metrolink (Stop A)
  • Ridgewood Avenue (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
  • Kenilworth Road
  • Shore Road
Related Routes

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

To get from Monsall (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 Monsall (Manchester Metrolink) station to Victoria (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the MERSEYRAIL train from Liverpool Central station to Ainsdale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min.

111min
Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Leaves from Monsall (Manchester Metrolink)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Monsall (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)
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    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 Lime Street
    38 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
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 119 minutes, using Bus line PINK LINE, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line MERSEYRAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 111 minutes, using Bus line PINK LINE, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line MERSEYRAIL.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Monsall (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 59 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Monsall (Manchester Metrolink) in Manchester and Ainsdale in Ainsdale by light rail and train is about 1 hr 59 min.

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

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

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