The average train between Wigan and Ainsdale takes 1h 2m and the fastest train takes 46 min. There is an hourly train service from Wigan 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 Wigan and Ainsdale. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wigan is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Ainsdale at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Wigan to Ainsdale. However, there are services departing from Wigan station and arriving at Ainsdale station via Southport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.
Wigan to Ainsdale train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wigan Wallgate station.
Wigan to Ainsdale train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Ainsdale station.
Book your Wigan to Ainsdale train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Merseyrail.
The distance between Wigan and Ainsdale is 27.5 km. The road distance is 33 km.
You can take a train from Wigan Wallgate to Ainsdale via Southport in around 50 min.