How to get from Chorley to Ainsdale by train?

From Chorley to Ainsdale by train

To get from Chorley to Ainsdale in Ainsdale, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the NORTHERN train from Chorley station to Bolton 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 34 min.

94min
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Leaves from Chorley
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Chorley
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Airport
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bolton
    18 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Southport
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southport
    53 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 Chorley to Ainsdale by bus and train

To get from Chorley to Ainsdale in Ainsdale, take the 347 bus from Chorley station to The Monument (Stop Cf) station. Next, take the MERSEYRAIL train from Southport station to Ainsdale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min.

100min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 347347
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Leaves from Chorley
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chorley
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 347347
    Wait for bus
    347
    Southport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Monument (Stop Cf)
    82 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southport
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Hunts Cross
  • 6
    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 Chorley to Ainsdale
The distance between Chorley, Ainsdale and Ainsdale, Ainsdale is approximately 42.1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 94 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chorley 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 Chorley

Chorley is located at Chorley, Ainsdale and the nearest public transport station is Booths.

Train stations close to Chorley:

  • Euxton Balshaw Lane

Bus stations close to Chorley:

  • Booths
  • Railway Station
  • St Georges Street
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

From Chorley to Ainsdale by bus and train

To get from Chorley to Ainsdale in Ainsdale, take the 347 bus from Chorley station to The Monument (Stop Cf) station. Next, take the MERSEYRAIL train from Southport station to Ainsdale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min.

100min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 347347
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Leaves from Chorley
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chorley
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 347347
    Wait for bus
    347
    Southport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Monument (Stop Cf)
    82 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southport
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Hunts Cross
  • 6
    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 Chorley to Ainsdale?

    The fastest way takes 94 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line MERSEYRAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 100 minutes, using Bus line 347, Bus line MERSEYRAIL.

  • Is there a direct train between Chorley and Ainsdale?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 34 min.

  • Which train line goes from Chorley to Ainsdale?

    The NORTHERN train line goes from Manchester Airport station near Chorley in Chorley to Bolton station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Bolton station near Ainsdale in Ainsdale.

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

    The total travel time between Chorley in Chorley and Ainsdale in Ainsdale by train is about 1 hr 34 min.

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

    Get on the NORTHERN train from the Manchester Airport station near Chorley in Chorley.

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

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

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