The average train between Preston and Ainsdale takes 1h 35m and the fastest train takes 1h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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 Preston and Ainsdale. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Ainsdale at 5:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 1h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Ainsdale. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Ainsdale station via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
Preston to Ainsdale train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Ainsdale train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Southport station.
Book your Preston to Ainsdale train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Merseyrail and 2 other operators.
The distance between Preston and Ainsdale is 28.5 km. The road distance is 58 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Ainsdale via Wigan North Western, Wigan Wallgate, and Southport in around 1h 26m.