Bus from Ainsdale to Hillside (Southport)
6 direct routes · about 3 min · first bus 05:45, last bus 23:03 (weekdays).
Next buses to Hillside (Southport) as of 12:47
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Ainsdale, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | Arriva North West | ~3 min | 55 | Sat 40 · Sun 26 | 07:10 | 22:52 | Liverpool Road (adj) | Nixons Lane (adj) | — |
| 47 | Arriva North West | ~7 min | 31 | Sat 28 · Sun 26 | 06:48 | 23:03 | Ainsdale Sports Club (o/s) | Hillside Interchange (Stop A) | — |
| X2 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~7 min | 28 | Sat 26 · Sun 12 | 06:31 | 22:10 | Ainsdale Sports Club (o/s) | Central Avenue (opp) | — |
| 44 | Arriva North West | ~7 min | 17 | Sat 17 · Sun 15 | 07:21 | 23:03 | Ainsdale Sports Club (o/s) | Central Avenue (adj) | — |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 46B, 857
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46B | Arriva North West | ~5 min | 2 | weekdays only | 05:45 | 06:15 | Ainsdale Sports Club (o/s) | Central Avenue (adj) | — |
| 857 | Charlton Mini's | ~7 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:55 | 07:55 | Liverpool Road (adj) | Central Avenue (adj) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Ainsdale on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 49 bus, 47 bus, X2 bus, 44 bus, 46B bus or 857 bus timetable.
Fares from Ainsdale to Hillside
- £2.40 adult single on the 49, 47, 44 and 46B (Arriva North West)
- £2.00 adult single on the X2 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ainsdale to Hillside?
6 routes run directly from Ainsdale to Hillside: the 49 (Arriva North West), the 47 (Arriva North West), the X2 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 44 (Arriva North West), the 46B (Arriva North West), the 857 (Charlton Mini's). The most frequent is the 49, 55 times each weekday — board at Liverpool Road (adj) and get off at Nixons Lane (adj), about 3 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ainsdale to Hillside?
Around 3 minutes on the 49, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Ainsdale to Hillside?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:45 and the last around 23:03. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ainsdale to Hillside?
Adult singles from Ainsdale to Hillside: £2.40 on the 49, 47, 44 and 46B (Arriva North West); £2.00 on the X2 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.