The average bus between Manchester and Aintree takes 3h 7m and the fastest bus takes 2h 4m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Aintree. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Manchester and Aintree. The earliest departure is at 12:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 4:35 PM which arrives into Aintree at 7:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool, Liverpool One and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Aintree? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Aintree. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Aintree station via Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Manchester to Aintree bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Aintree bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Hailebury Avenue station.
The distance between Manchester and Aintree is 46.3 km. The road distance is 84 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Hailebury Avenue via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Queen Square Bus Station in around 2h 42m.