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

From Ainsdale to Eccleston by bus and train

To get from Ainsdale to Eccleston in North West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERSEYRAIL train from Ainsdale station to Southport station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the 337 bus from Burscough Bridge station to Lawrence Lane station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min.

114min
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 337337
Walk to Eccleston
Leaves from Ainsdale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ainsdale
  • 2
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Southport
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southport
    12 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Stalybridge
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Burscough Bridge
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Burscough Bridge
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 337337
    Wait for bus
    337
    Chorley Town Centre
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lawrence Lane
    44 min
  • 9
    Walk to Eccleston
    Walk to
    Eccleston
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Ainsdale to Eccleston by bus and train via 49, NORTHERN and 337

To get from Ainsdale to Eccleston in North West, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 49 bus from Ainsdale Station (Stop A) station to Nevill Street (Stop Cd) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the 337 bus from Stocks Tavern station to Lawrence Lane station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min.

104min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4949
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 337337
Walk to Eccleston
Leaves from Ainsdale Station (Stop A)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ainsdale Station (Stop A)
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Crossens
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nevill Street (Stop Cd)
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southport
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Oxford Road
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Parbold
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stocks Tavern
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 337337
    Wait for bus
    337
    Chorley Town Centre
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lawrence Lane
    30 min
  • 10
    Walk to Eccleston
    Walk to
    Eccleston
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ainsdale to Eccleston

The distance between Ainsdale, North West and Eccleston, North West is approximately 26.25 mi, which can typically be travelled in 114 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ainsdale to Eccleston by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in North West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Ainsdale

Ainsdale is located at Ainsdale, North West and the nearest public transport station is Ainsdale Station (Stop B).

Bus stations close to Ainsdale:

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

Public transport stations close to Eccleston, North West

Eccleston is located at Eccleston, North West and the nearest public transport station is Tincklers Lane.

Train stations close to Eccleston:

  • Croston

Bus stations close to Eccleston:

  • Tincklers Lane
  • Towngate
  • Doctors Lane

Alternative route from Ainsdale to Eccleston by bus and train via 49, NORTHERN and 337

To get from Ainsdale to Eccleston in North West, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 49 bus from Ainsdale Station (Stop A) station to Nevill Street (Stop Cd) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the 337 bus from Stocks Tavern station to Lawrence Lane station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min.

104min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4949
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 337337
Walk to Eccleston
Leaves from Ainsdale Station (Stop A)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ainsdale Station (Stop A)
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Crossens
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nevill Street (Stop Cd)
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southport
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Oxford Road
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Parbold
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stocks Tavern
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 337337
    Wait for bus
    337
    Chorley Town Centre
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lawrence Lane
    30 min
  • 10
    Walk to Eccleston
    Walk to
    Eccleston
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 114 minutes, using Bus line MERSEYRAIL, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line 337.

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

    The alternative route takes 104 minutes, using Bus line 49, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line 337.

  • Is there a direct train between Ainsdale and Eccleston in North West?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 54 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ainsdale to Eccleston in North West?

    The MERSEYRAIL train line goes from Southport station near Ainsdale to Southport station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southport station near Eccleston in North West

  • How long does it take to travel from Ainsdale to Eccleston in North West by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Ainsdale and Eccleston in North West by train and bus is about 1 hr 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Ainsdale to get to Eccleston in North West?

    Get on the MERSEYRAIL train from the Southport station near Ainsdale in North West.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Ainsdale and Eccleston in North West?

    Get off the train at the Southport stop, which is closest to Eccleston in North West.

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