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

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

To get from Didsbury Village (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 Didsbury Village (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 2 hr 3 min.

123min
Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
Train - NORTHERN
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Leaves from Didsbury Village (Manchester Metrolink)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Didsbury Village (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 2
    Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PINK LINE
    Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink)
    20 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 Didsbury Village (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale by light rail and train via PINK LINE, EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY and MERSEYRAIL

To get from Didsbury Village (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 Didsbury Village (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 10 min.

130min
Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Leaves from Didsbury Village (Manchester Metrolink)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Didsbury Village (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 2
    Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PINK LINE
    Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink)
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Oxford Road
    590 yd • 7 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 Didsbury Village (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale
The distance between Didsbury Village (Manchester Metrolink), Ainsdale and Ainsdale, Ainsdale is approximately 46.69 mi, which can typically be travelled in 123 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Didsbury Village (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 Didsbury Village (Manchester Metrolink)

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

Bus stations close to Didsbury Village (Manchester Metrolink):

  • School Lane
  • Didsbury Village (Stop E)
  • Didsbury Village (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
  • Tudor Road
  • Fairfield Road
Related Routes

Alternative route from Didsbury Village (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale by light rail and train via PINK LINE, EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY and MERSEYRAIL

To get from Didsbury Village (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 Didsbury Village (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 10 min.

130min
Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Leaves from Didsbury Village (Manchester Metrolink)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Didsbury Village (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 2
    Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PINK LINE
    Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink)
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Oxford Road
    590 yd • 7 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 Didsbury Village (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale?

    The fastest way takes 123 minutes, using Bus line PINK LINE, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line MERSEYRAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 130 minutes, using Bus line PINK LINE, Bus line EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line MERSEYRAIL.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Didsbury Village (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 3 min.

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

    The PINK LINE light rail line goes from Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) station near Didsbury Village (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 Didsbury Village (Manchester Metrolink) to Ainsdale by light rail and train?

    The total travel time between Didsbury Village (Manchester Metrolink) in Manchester and Ainsdale in Ainsdale by light rail and train is about 2 hr 3 min.

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

    Get on the PINK LINE light rail from the Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) station near Didsbury Village (Manchester Metrolink) in Manchester.

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