The average train between Aintree and Preston takes 1h 23m and the fastest train takes 57 min. There is a train service every few hours from Aintree to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Aintree and Preston. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Aintree is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Preston at 11:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Aintree to Preston. However, there are services departing from Aintree station and arriving at Preston station via Ormskirk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
Aintree to Preston train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Old Roan station.
Aintree to Preston train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Aintree to Preston train tickets online with Merseyrail and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Aintree and Preston is 35 km. The road distance is 35 km.
You can take a train from Old Roan to Preston via Ormskirk in around 1h 35m.