Bus from Formby to Ainsdale
5 direct routes · about 12 min · first bus 05:37, last bus 22:56 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ainsdale as of 13:17
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Formby, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | Arriva North West | ~12 min | 31 | Sat 28 · Sun 26 | 06:39 | 22:56 | Three Tuns Lane (adj) | Ainsdale Sports Club (o/s) | — |
| X2 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~8 min | 28 | Sat 26 · Sun 12 | 06:24 | 22:05 | Green Lane (adj) | Ainsdale Sports Club (o/s) | — |
| 44 | Arriva North West | ~11 min | 17 | Sat 17 · Sun 15 | 07:10 | 22:54 | Three Tuns Lane (adj) | Ainsdale Sports Club (o/s) | — |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 46B, 759
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 | ~8 min | 2 | weekdays only | 05:37 | 06:07 | Three Tuns Lane (adj) | Ainsdale Sports Club (o/s) | — |
| 759 | Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire | ~9 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:40 | 15:40 | Cross Green Close (adj) | Ainsdale Sports Club (o/s) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Formby 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 47 bus, X2 bus, 44 bus, 46B bus or 759 bus timetable.
Fares from Formby to Ainsdale
- £2.40 adult single on the 47, 44 and 46B (Arriva North West)
- £2.00 adult single on the X2 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire) and the 759 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South 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 Formby to Ainsdale?
5 routes run directly from Formby to Ainsdale: the 47 (Arriva North West), the X2 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 44 (Arriva North West), the 46B (Arriva North West), the 759 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire). The most frequent is the 47, 31 times each weekday — board at Three Tuns Lane (adj) and get off at Ainsdale Sports Club (o/s), about 12 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Formby to Ainsdale?
Around 12 minutes on the 47, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Formby to Ainsdale?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:37 and the last around 22:56. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Formby to Ainsdale?
Adult singles from Formby to Ainsdale: £2.40 on the 47, 44 and 46B (Arriva North West); £2.00 on the X2 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire) and the 759 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South 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.