Bus from Birkdale to Ainsdale
5 direct routes · 6–13 min · first bus 05:10, last bus 23:22 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ainsdale as of 14:58
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Birkdale, 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 | ~11 min | 55 | Sat 42 · Sun 26 | 07:21 | 23:22 | Eastbourne Road (adj) | Mill Road (adj) | — |
| 47 | Arriva North West | ~13 min | 28 | Sat 28 · Sun 25 | 05:52 | 21:00 | Gloucester Road (adj) | Orchard Lane (adj) | — |
| X2 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~10 min | 28 | Sat 28 · Sun 12 | 05:10 | 20:18 | Eastbourne Road (adj) | Orchard Lane (adj) | — |
| 44 | Arriva North West | ~9 min | 17 | Sat 15 · Sun 15 | 06:44 | 22:25 | Kew Road (opp) | Orchard Lane (adj) | — |
| 857 | Charlton Mini's | ~6 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:49 | 07:49 | Kew Road (opp) | Liverpool Road (adj) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Birkdale 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 or 857 bus timetable.
Fares from Birkdale to Ainsdale
- £2.40 adult single on the 49, 47 and 44 (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 Birkdale to Ainsdale?
5 routes run directly from Birkdale to Ainsdale: the 49 (Arriva North West), the 47 (Arriva North West), the X2 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 44 (Arriva North West), the 857 (Charlton Mini's). The most frequent is the 49, 55 times each weekday — board at Eastbourne Road (adj) and get off at Mill Road (adj), about 11 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Birkdale to Ainsdale?
Between 6 minutes on the 857 and 13 on the 47, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Birkdale to Ainsdale?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:10 and the last around 23:22. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Birkdale to Ainsdale?
Adult singles from Birkdale to Ainsdale: £2.40 on the 49, 47 and 44 (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.