Trains from Atherton
to Ainsdale
From £15.70
Atherton to Ainsdaleby train on average takes 1 hrs 28 mins
Atherton to Ainsdale one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £15.70
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 51 minutes
- First train leaves Atherton at 05:58
- Last train leaves Atherton at 21:22
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Atherton to Ainsdale train times
| Last updated: 01:14:18
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
05:58 Atherton On Time | 07:16 Ainsdale On Time | Anytime Day Single, Northern | 1h 18m, 2 changes | ||
06:07 Atherton On Time | 08:01 Ainsdale On Time | Advance, Northern | 1h 54m, 2 changes | ||
07:22 Atherton On Time | 08:46 Ainsdale On Time | Anytime Day Single, Northern | 1h 24m, 2 changes | ||
08:22 Atherton On Time | 09:46 Ainsdale On Time | Anytime Day Single, Northern | 1h 24m, 2 changes | ||
09:22 Atherton On Time | 10:46 Ainsdale On Time | Anytime Day Single, Northern | 1h 24m, 2 changes |
Atherton facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupYes
- Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Smartcard Comments
More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for Northern
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaNo
- Waiting Room
yes and canopy
- Station BuffetNo
- ToiletsNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesYes
- Wi Fi
- Rail replacement locations
Pick Up / Drop Off outside station booking office entrance.
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- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/08002006060 - Open
Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
- Information Available From StaffIf the station is unstaffed, please contact the customer relations team or onboard staff
- Information Services Open
Information available 24/7 through the customer experience centre 0800 200 6060
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsNo
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
Email Address: info@careparking.co.uk
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/0845 401 4015 - Operator NameCare Parking
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces64
- ChargesFree
- Number Accessible Spaces1
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
- CctvNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces11
- ShelteredNo
- CctvNo
- TypeCompounds
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Fri 05:00 to 00:15
Sat 06:10 to 19:00 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
In Ticket Hall
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterNo
Ticket office staff make every effort to provide the assistance that disabled passengers require.
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Step Free Access
- Category A Station
- Please note there are no tactile pavings at this station
- This station is mobility scooter friendly
Lift access to platforms available from the first to the last train.
To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
No designated area is provided. Street set down only available.
Station Message
Un-booked assistance? No problem.
This station offers assistance to customers who have not pre-booked any passenger assistance. We recognise that some customers already travel without having pre-booked assistance. Assistance can still be pre-booked for travel from/to this station.
Ainsdale facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupYes
- Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Smartcard Comments
Metro Cards, local Saveaway and Railpass season tickets only. For more information Click here.
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for ME
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting RoomYes
- Station BuffetNo
Cold drinks vending machine Food vending machine
- ToiletsYes
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesNo
- Wi Fi
- Post BoxYes
Post Office located nearby
- Atm MachineYes
Located outside the station
- Rail replacement locations
Buses stop on Shore Road, Ainsdale
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/0151 955 2368 - Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from ticket office - Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
There at help points in key locations inside the station
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
Email Address: comment@merseyrail.org
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/0151 555 1111 - Operator NameMerseyrail
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces45
- ChargesFree
- Number Accessible Spaces3
- Accessible Spaces Note
Parking is free for disabled customers parking in disabled spaces displaying a valid International Blue Badge
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
- CctvYes
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces38
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Location
adjacent to booking office
- Annotation
8 stands, 32 Secure cycle spaces
Apply for Free Secure Cycle storage access www.merseyrail.org/cycle
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0151 555 1111
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Fri 07:00 to 19:00
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 05:32 to 00:27
Sun 07:52 to 00:27 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesNo
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterNo
All disabled passengers will be offered assistance by station staff.
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible Taxis
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Step Free Access
Category A: "œThis station has step free access to all platforms / the platform." Although a footbridge links platforms, both platforms can be accessed via a level crossing. Staff are on hand to assist those passengers requiring it.
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
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