The average train between Ainsdale and Blackpool takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Ainsdale to Blackpool. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Ainsdale and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Ainsdale is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 10:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Southport and take an average of 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ainsdale to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Ainsdale station and arriving at Blackpool station via Wigan Wallgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Ainsdale to Blackpool train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Southport station.
Ainsdale to Blackpool train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Blackpool North station.
Book your Ainsdale to Blackpool train tickets online with Merseyrail, Northern Trains Limited and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Ainsdale and Blackpool is 24 km. The road distance is 86 km.
You can take a train from Ainsdale to Blackpool North via Southport, Wigan Wallgate, and Wigan North Western in around 2h 32m.