The average bus between Chorley and Ainsdale takes 2h 51m and the fastest bus takes 2h 36m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chorley to Ainsdale. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 3 hours between Chorley and Ainsdale. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chorley is at 6:13 PM which arrives into Ainsdale at 9:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 51m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Chorley to Ainsdale? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Chorley to Ainsdale. However, there are services departing from Chorley station and arriving at Ainsdale station via Rufford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Chorley to Ainsdale bus services, operated by Preston Bus, depart from Railway Station.
Chorley to Ainsdale bus services, operated by Preston Bus, arrive at Ainsdale Interchange station.
The distance between Chorley and Ainsdale is 28.5 km. The road distance is 50 km.
You can take a train from Chorley to Ainsdale Interchange via Preston, Railway Station, Rufford Road, and Preston New Road in around 1h 53m.