The average train between Derby and Aintree takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Derby and Aintree. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Aintree at 6:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 3h 18m. 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 Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Derby to Aintree train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Aintree train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Old Roan station.
Book your Derby to Aintree train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, West Midlands Trains and Merseyrail.
The distance between Derby and Aintree is 115.4 km. The road distance is 148 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Old Roan via Crewe and Liverpool South Parkway in around 2h 56m.