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Cardiff to Aintree trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Aintree takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff 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.

4h 17m
Duration
180 mi
Distance
£76
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
4h 10m
£63–112

Cardiff to Aintree train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Aintree. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Aintree at 6:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsMerseyrail4h 9m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsMerseyrail3h 55m • 2 changes

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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsMerseyrail3h 59m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsMerseyrail4h 29m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsMerseyrail4h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsMerseyrail4h 11m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesWest Midlands TrainsMerseyrail3h 56m • 2 changes

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff 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.

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Aintree.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 179.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Aintree, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Old Roan via Crewe and Liverpool South Parkway in around 4h 10m.

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