The average train between Blackpool and Aintree takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackpool 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.
Trains run hourly between Blackpool and Aintree. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Aintree at 11:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Aintree. However, there are services departing from Blackpool station and arriving at Aintree station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
Blackpool to Aintree train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Blackpool North station.
Blackpool to Aintree train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Old Roan station.
Book your Blackpool to Aintree train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Merseyrail and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Blackpool and Aintree is 38.1 km. The road distance is 63 km.
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Old Roan via Preston and Ormskirk in around 2h 8m.