Trains from York Train Station
to Ainsdale
From £64.60
York Train Station to Ainsdaleby train on average takes 3 hrs 53 mins
York Train Station to Ainsdale one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £64.60
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 47 minutes
- First train leaves York Train Station at 02:35
- Last train leaves York Train Station at 20:20
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York to Ainsdale train times
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York Train Station facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Ticket MachineYes
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Smartcard IssuedYes
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Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Smartcard ValidatorYes
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for GR
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Facilities
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Car ParkYes
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First Class Lounge
Opening hours
Monday - Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00
Location: On Platform 3.
Tickets Accepted in LNER First Class Lounge:
- Fully inter-available First Class Season Ticket (i.e. tickets not specific to one train company)
- Any First Class Anytime ticket valid for travel on the LNER route
- Any LNER First Class packages
- First Advance (routed LNER & connections)
- LNER First Class Reader Offer (routed LNER & connections)
- LNER First Class Flat Fare (routed LNER & connections)
- LNER Rewards First Class Leisure Single (routed LNER & connections)
- LNER Self-Print First Class Upgrade voucher (routed LNER & connections)
- Inclusive Tour Tickets (eg. Superbreak)
- Weekend First
Assistance dogs and other well behaved dogs on leads will be permitted in all LNER First Class Lounges
Facilities: Toilets, TV, charging points for mobile phones, screens with updated train information. Wi-Fi: Yes Showers: No
Our first class lounges offer a selection of complimentary refreshments such as tea, coffee, water, and various crisps and biscuits. Other items are also available to purchase through Lets Eat at Your Seat by scanning the QR code at your table taking you to the LEAYS portal where you will be able to purchase additional items.
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting Room
This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
Waiting Room opening hours are at all times that the station is open
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TrolleysYes
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Station BuffetYes
Station concourse
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ToiletsYes
The Ladies toilets are located in the Main Concourse and in the Waiting Room between Platforms 7 and 9. The Gents toilet is adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9. The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff. Toilet opening hours are at all times that the station is open.
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Accessible toiletsYes
The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff.
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Baby ChangeYes
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TelephonesYes
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Wi Fi
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Post BoxYes
Outside the station
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Atm MachineYes
Located on concourse
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ShopsYes
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Rail replacement locations
Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E outside the Principal Hotel
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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Location
The Ladies toilets are located in the Main Concourse and in the Waiting Room between Platforms 7 and 9. The Gents toilet is adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9. The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff. Toilet opening hours are at all times that the station is open.
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Accessible toiletsYes
The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff.
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Wifi
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Annotation
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AvailableYes
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelFull time
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Lost propertyYes
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/03457 225333 -
Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsYes
Located at the front of the Station
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Ticket gatesNo
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Parking
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Car Park 1
Notes
Operator Name: London North Eastern Railway
Name: Station Car Park
Spaces: 604
Number Accessible Spaces: 6
Accessible Spaces Note:Parking is chargeable for all vehicles
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Cctv: NoWebsite
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Opening Times
Mon-Sun 24hCharges
Off-peak: £7.50
Daily: £20.00
Weekly: £75.00
Monthly: £227.50
Annual: £1,925.00
Saturday: £7.50
Sunday: £7.50
Note:Short Stay 30-60 mins £3.50
Short Stay 61-120 mins - £6.50
Going away for a long weekend? Park from 10:00 on Friday until 23:59 on Monday for just £15.
Simply purchase your ticket at the car park on the day.
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Car Park 2
Notes
Operator Name: London North Eastern Railway
Name: Station Short Stay Car Park
Spaces: 30
Number Accessible Spaces: 6
Accessible Spaces Note:Parking is chargeable for all vehicles. £2.00 for first hour, then £10.00 per hour.
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Cctv: NoWebsite
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Charges
Per Hour: £3.50
Note:Short stay 21-60 mins - £3.50
Short stay 61-120 mins - £6.50
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces626
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ShelteredYes
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CctvYes
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Location
Within station, within car park, and next to the ticket office
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Annotation
80 secure stands.
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TypeCompounds
Stands
Racks
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Accessibility
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Helpline
03457 225 225 or 18001 03457 225 225 (Text relay service)
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Staff Help Available
When arriving for booked or turn-up-and-go assistance, the meeting point is the Customer Information Point on the main concourse. Staff are available to provide Passenger Assist at all times that trains are operating for customers who have booked or who travel as turn-up-and-go. Assistance is available both to board/alight trains and also navigating around the station.
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
Accessible machines are available on the main concourse
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
Available during Travel Centre opening times
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Accessible Taxis
No advance booking is required but it will reduce the waiting time for a wheelchair access Taxi
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Accessible toiletsYes
The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff.
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Step Free Access
This station has step free access to all platforms.
This station is a category A station according to the Office of Rail and Road station classification system https://www.orr.gov.uk/media/10955.
Lifts and level access to all platforms. Lift available from station concourse (platform 3) to platforms 5 -11. Customer assistance available 'Call for Aid' button by taxi rank at front of station. No level access to National Rail Museum via platforms 10/11, exit at front of station and around Station Hotel.
Staff can deploy station ramps at all times when trains are operating through this station to help customers who need step-free access board any train at this station. Where in circumstances beyond our control station staff are not available, on train staff can deploy the on board ramp if necessary.
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Ticket GatesNo
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Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
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Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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First Class lounge
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Details
Opening hours
Monday - Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00
Location: On Platform 3.
Tickets Accepted in LNER First Class Lounge:
- Fully inter-available First Class Season Ticket (i.e. tickets not specific to one train company)
- Any First Class Anytime ticket valid for travel on the LNER route
- Any LNER First Class packages
- First Advance (routed LNER & connections)
- LNER First Class Reader Offer (routed LNER & connections)
- LNER First Class Flat Fare (routed LNER & connections)
- LNER Rewards First Class Leisure Single (routed LNER & connections)
- LNER Self-Print First Class Upgrade voucher (routed LNER & connections)
- Inclusive Tour Tickets (eg. Superbreak)
- Weekend First
Assistance dogs and other well behaved dogs on leads will be permitted in all LNER First Class Lounges
Facilities: Toilets, TV, charging points for mobile phones, screens with updated train information. Wi-Fi: Yes Showers: No
Our first class lounges offer a selection of complimentary refreshments such as tea, coffee, water, and various crisps and biscuits. Other items are also available to purchase through Lets Eat at Your Seat by scanning the QR code at your table taking you to the LEAYS portal where you will be able to purchase additional items.
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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
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Prepurchase CollectionYes
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Smartcard IssuedYes
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Smartcard TopupYes
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Smartcard ValidatorYes
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Smartcard Comments
Metro Cards, local Saveaway and Railpass season tickets only. For more information Click here.
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for ME
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Facilities
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Car ParkYes
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting RoomYes
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Station BuffetNo
Cold drinks vending machine Food vending machine
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ToiletsYes
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Baby ChangeNo
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TelephonesNo
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Wi Fi
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Post BoxYes
Post Office located nearby
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Atm MachineYes
Located outside the station
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Rail replacement locations
Buses stop on Shore Road, Ainsdale
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelFull time
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Lost propertyYes
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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
Help point located on Liverpool bound platform.
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Ticket gatesNo
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Parking
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Contact Details0151 555 1111
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Operator NameMerseyrail
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NameStation Car Park
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Spaces45
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ChargesFree
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Number Accessible Spaces3
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Accessible Spaces Note
Parking is free for disabled customers parking in disabled spaces displaying a valid International Blue Badge
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Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
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CctvYes
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces38
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ShelteredYes
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CctvYes
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Location
adjacent to booking office
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Annotation
8 stands, 32 Secure cycle spaces
Apply for Free Secure Cycle storage access www.merseyrail.org/cycle
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TypeStands
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Accessibility
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Helpline
0151 555 1111
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Helpline opening hoursMon-Fri 07:00 to 19:00
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 05:32 to 00:27
Sun 07:52 to 00:27 -
Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesNo
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterNo
All disabled passengers will be offered assistance by station staff.
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Accessible Taxis
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Accessible toiletsNo
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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.
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Ticket GatesNo
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Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
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