How to travel from Chester to Ainsdale by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Chester to Ainsdale? Look no further.
You'll usually find 32 trains per day running between Chester and Ainsdale, which usually take 1 hour 34 minutes to complete the 29 miles (46 km) journey. It can take as little as 1 hour 21 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Ainsdale by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. Merseyrail trains are the main operator of services on this route, so you're likely to travel with them for all or at least part of your journey to Ainsdale.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices – we'll show you how much you can save on train tickets from Chester to Ainsdale if you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Ainsdale? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
FAQs about the train journey from Chester to Ainsdale
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Cheap train tickets from Chester to Ainsdale
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Chester to Ainsdale is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
Split your tickets
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For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.