The average train between Cardiff and Aintree takes 4h 30m 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.
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 10:21 PM which arrives into Aintree at 6:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Aintree. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Aintree station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Cardiff to Aintree train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Aintree train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Cardiff to Aintree train tickets online with Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Aintree is 223 km. The road distance is 290 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Old Roan via Crewe, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central in around 4h 6m.