What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to Ainsdale?

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Ainsdale is to bus and line 49 bus which costs £4 - £6 and takes 1h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Ainsdale?

The fastest way to get from Preston to Ainsdale is to drive which takes 39 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Ainsdale?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Ainsdale. However, there are services departing from Railway Station and arriving at Ainsdale Interchange via Duke Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Ainsdale?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Ainsdale. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Ainsdale via Wigan Wallgate and Southport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.

How far is it from Preston to Ainsdale?

The distance between Preston and Ainsdale is 22 miles. The road distance is 21.5 miles.

How do I travel from Preston to Ainsdale without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to Ainsdale without a car is to bus and line 49 bus which takes 1h 17m and costs £4 - £6.

How long does it take to get from Preston to Ainsdale?

It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Preston to Ainsdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Ainsdale bus from?

Preston to Ainsdale bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Railway Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Ainsdale train from?

Preston to Ainsdale train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Ainsdale?

The best way to get from Preston to Ainsdale is to bus and line 49 bus which takes 1h 17m and costs £4 - £6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £13 - £29 and takes 1h 26m.

Where does the Preston to Ainsdale bus arrive?

Preston to Ainsdale bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Duke Street station.

Where does the Preston to Ainsdale train arrive?

Preston to Ainsdale train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Wigan North Western station.

Can I drive from Preston to Ainsdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Ainsdale is 21 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Preston to Ainsdale.

How do I get a train ticket from Preston to Ainsdale?

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Where can I stay near Ainsdale?

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Preston to Ainsdale - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 49 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Ainsdale by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus, line 49 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Duke Streetbus X2
2. Take the bus from Duke Street to Ainsdale Interchangebus 49
1h 17m
£4–6
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Wigan North Westerntrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Southporttrain Manchester Oxford Road - Southport / ...
1h 26m
£13–29
Drive 21.4 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Ainsdalecar 21.4 mi
39 min
£6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston to Ainsdaletaxi 21.4 mi
39 min
£50–65

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Distance: 22 mi
Duration: 1h 17m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Ainsdale, England?

You can take a bus from Railway Station to Ainsdale Interchange via Duke Street in around 1h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Preston to Ainsdale via Wigan North Western, Wigan Wallgate, and Southport in around 1h 26m.

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