The average train between Cheltenham and Aintree takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham and Aintree. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Aintree at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Aintree. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Aintree station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Cheltenham to Aintree train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Aintree train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Old Roan station.
Book your Cheltenham to Aintree train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and Merseyrail.
The distance between Cheltenham and Aintree is 185 km. The road distance is 224 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Old Roan via Birmingham New Street and Liverpool South Parkway in around 3h 23m.