The average train between Burscough and Ainsdale takes 41 min and the fastest train takes 27 min. There is an hourly train service from Burscough 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.
Trains run hourly between Burscough and Ainsdale. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burscough is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Ainsdale at 5:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 41 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Burscough to Ainsdale. However, there are services departing from Burscough station and arriving at Ainsdale station via Southport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41 min.
Burscough to Ainsdale train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burscough Bridge station.
Burscough to Ainsdale train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Ainsdale station.
Book your Burscough to Ainsdale train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Merseyrail.
The distance between Burscough and Ainsdale is 12.7 km. The road distance is 18 km.
You can take a train from Burscough Bridge to Ainsdale via Southport in around 31 min.