How to get from Bolton to Ainsdale by train?

Bolton to Ainsdale map

From Bolton to Ainsdale by train

To get from Bolton to Ainsdale in Ainsdale, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the NORTHERN train from Bolton station to Hindley 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 27 min.

87min
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Leaves from Bolton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bolton
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Wigan North Western
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hindley
    13 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Southport
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southport
    42 min
  • 6
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Hunts Cross
  • 7
    Ride to train station Ainsdale
    Ride to train station
    Ainsdale
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Bolton to Ainsdale by bus and train

To get from Bolton to Ainsdale in Ainsdale, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Bolton station to Hindley station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the 47 bus from The Monument (Stop Cf) station to Segar's Lane station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min.

96min
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 4747
Walk to Ainsdale
Leaves from Bolton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bolton
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Wigan North Western
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hindley
    13 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Southport
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southport
    42 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Monument (Stop Cf)
    270 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Liverpool
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Segar's Lane
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ainsdale
    Walk to
    Ainsdale
    Chesterfield Road
    670 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Bolton to Ainsdale

The distance between Bolton, Ainsdale and Ainsdale, Ainsdale is approximately 49.21 km, which can typically be travelled in 87 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bolton to Ainsdale by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ainsdale – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Bolton

Bolton is located at Bolton, Ainsdale and the nearest public transport station is Bolton Rail Station.

Bus stations close to Bolton:

  • Bolton Rail Station
  • Bolton Rail Station (Stop Aa)
  • Crook Street

Public transport stations close to Ainsdale, Ainsdale

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

Bus stations close to Ainsdale:

  • Tudor Road
  • Delamere Road
  • Ainsdale Station (Stop B)

Related Routes

Bolton to Ainsdale map

From Bolton to Ainsdale by bus and train

To get from Bolton to Ainsdale in Ainsdale, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Bolton station to Hindley station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the 47 bus from The Monument (Stop Cf) station to Segar's Lane station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min.

96min
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 4747
Walk to Ainsdale
Leaves from Bolton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bolton
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Wigan North Western
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hindley
    13 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Southport
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southport
    42 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Monument (Stop Cf)
    270 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Liverpool
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Segar's Lane
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ainsdale
    Walk to
    Ainsdale
    Chesterfield Road
    670 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 87 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line MERSEYRAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 96 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line 47.

  • Is there a direct train between Bolton and Ainsdale?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 27 min.

  • Which train line goes from Bolton to Ainsdale?

    The NORTHERN train line goes from Wigan North Western station near Bolton in Bolton to Hindley station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Hindley station near Ainsdale in Ainsdale.

  • How long does it take to travel from Bolton to Ainsdale by train?

    The total travel time between Bolton in Bolton and Ainsdale in Ainsdale by train is about 1 hr 27 min.

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

    Get on the NORTHERN train from the Wigan North Western station near Bolton in Bolton.

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

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

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