The average train between Derby and Aintree takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Derby 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 every 2 hours between Derby and Aintree. The earliest departure is at 8:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Aintree at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Tamworth and take an average of 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Aintree. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Aintree station via Tamworth High Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Derby to Aintree train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Aintree train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Old Roan station.
Book your Derby to Aintree train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and Merseyrail.
The distance between Derby and Aintree is 115.4 km. The road distance is 183 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Old Roan via Tamworth, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central in around 3h 10m.