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How to get from Co-Op Academy Manchester to Ainsdale by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Co-Op Academy Manchester to Ainsdale in Ainsdale, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 18 bus from Hilldale Avenue station to Oxford Road Station (Stop B) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS 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 31 min.

151min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1818
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Leaves from Hilldale Avenue
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hilldale Avenue
    0.51 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Manchester Royal Infirmary
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oxford Road Station (Stop B)
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Oxford Road
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool South Parkway
    37 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

Alternative route by bus and train via 156, NORTHERN and MERSEYRAIL

To get from Co-Op Academy Manchester to Ainsdale in Ainsdale, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 156 bus from French Barn Lane station to Shudehill Interchange 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 39 min.

159min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 156156
Train - NORTHERN
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Leaves from French Barn Lane
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    French Barn Lane
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 156156
    Wait for bus
    156
    Shudehill
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shudehill Interchange
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Southport
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southport
    81 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
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Public transport directions from Co-Op Academy Manchester to Ainsdale
The distance between Co-Op Academy Manchester, Ainsdale and Ainsdale, Ainsdale is approximately 54.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 151 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Co-Op Academy Manchester 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 Co-Op Academy Manchester

Co-Op Academy Manchester is located at Co-Op Academy Manchester, Ainsdale and the nearest public transport station is French Barn Lane.

Bus stations close to Co-Op Academy Manchester:

  • French Barn Lane
  • Co-Op Academy Manchester
  • Mirfield Road
Public transport stations close to Ainsdale, Ainsdale

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

Bus stations close to Ainsdale:

  • Shore Road
  • Sevenoaks Avenue
  • Kenilworth Road

Alternative route by bus and train via 156, NORTHERN and MERSEYRAIL

To get from Co-Op Academy Manchester to Ainsdale in Ainsdale, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 156 bus from French Barn Lane station to Shudehill Interchange 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 39 min.

159min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 156156
Train - NORTHERN
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Leaves from French Barn Lane
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    French Barn Lane
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 156156
    Wait for bus
    156
    Shudehill
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shudehill Interchange
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Southport
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southport
    81 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
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Co-Op Academy Manchester to Ainsdale?

    The fastest way takes 151 minutes, using Bus line 18, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line MERSEYRAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Co-Op Academy Manchester to Ainsdale?

    The alternative route takes 159 minutes, using Bus line 156, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line MERSEYRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Co-Op Academy Manchester and Ainsdale?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 31 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Co-Op Academy Manchester to Ainsdale?

    The 18 bus line goes from Hilldale Avenue station near Co-Op Academy Manchester in North West to Manchester Royal Infirmary station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Manchester Royal Infirmary station near Ainsdale in Ainsdale.

  • How long does it take to travel from Co-Op Academy Manchester to Ainsdale by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Co-Op Academy Manchester in North West and Ainsdale in Ainsdale by bus and train is about 2 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Co-Op Academy Manchester to get to Ainsdale?

    Get on the 18 bus from the Hilldale Avenue stop near Co-Op Academy Manchester in North West.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Co-Op Academy Manchester and Ainsdale?

    Get off the bus at the Manchester Royal Infirmary station, which is closest to Ainsdale in Ainsdale.

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