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How to get from Colne to Ainsdale by bus and train?

From Colne to Ainsdale by bus and train

To get from Colne to Ainsdale in Ainsdale, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Colne station to Preston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 2 bus and finally take the MERSEYRAIL train from Southport station to Ainsdale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 2 min.

182min
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 22
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Leaves from Colne

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Colne
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackpool South
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    70 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station (Stand A)
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Southport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Monument (Stop Cf)
    66 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southport
    280 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Liverpool Central
  • 9
    Ride to train station Ainsdale
    Ride to train station
    Ainsdale
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Colne to Ainsdale by bus and train via NORTHERN, X2 and MERSEYRAIL

To get from Colne to Ainsdale in Ainsdale, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Colne station to Preston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X2 bus and finally take the MERSEYRAIL train from Southport station to Ainsdale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 2 min.

182min
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - X2X2
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Leaves from Colne

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Colne
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackpool South
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    70 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station (Stand A)
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - X2X2
    Wait for bus
    X2
    Southport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hill Street (Stop Fb)
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southport
    520 m • 7 min
  • 8
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Liverpool Central
  • 9
    Ride to train station Ainsdale
    Ride to train station
    Ainsdale
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Colne to Ainsdale

The distance between Colne, Ainsdale and Ainsdale, Ainsdale is approximately 84.99 km, which can typically be travelled in 182 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Colne to Ainsdale by bus 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 Colne

Colne is located at Colne, Ainsdale and the nearest public transport station is Crown Hotel.

Bus stations close to Colne:

  • Crown Hotel
  • Crabtree Street
  • Rail Station

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
  • Fairfield Road
  • Kenilworth Road

Alternative route from Colne to Ainsdale by bus and train via NORTHERN, X2 and MERSEYRAIL

To get from Colne to Ainsdale in Ainsdale, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Colne station to Preston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X2 bus and finally take the MERSEYRAIL train from Southport station to Ainsdale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 2 min.

182min
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - X2X2
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Leaves from Colne

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Colne
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackpool South
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    70 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station (Stand A)
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - X2X2
    Wait for bus
    X2
    Southport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hill Street (Stop Fb)
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southport
    520 m • 7 min
  • 8
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Liverpool Central
  • 9
    Ride to train station Ainsdale
    Ride to train station
    Ainsdale
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Colne to Ainsdale?

    The fastest way takes 182 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line 2, Bus line MERSEYRAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Colne to Ainsdale?

    The alternative route takes 182 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line X2, Bus line MERSEYRAIL.

  • Is there a direct train between Colne and Ainsdale?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 2 min.

  • Which train line goes from Colne to Ainsdale?

    The NORTHERN train line goes from Blackpool South station near Colne in Colne to Preston station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Preston station near Ainsdale in Ainsdale.

  • How long does it take to travel from Colne to Ainsdale by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Colne in Colne and Ainsdale in Ainsdale by train and bus is about 3 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Colne to get to Ainsdale?

    Get on the NORTHERN train from the Blackpool South station near Colne in Colne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Colne and Ainsdale?

    Get off the train at the Preston station, which is closest to Ainsdale in Ainsdale.