Train Edinburgh to Aintree from £89 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Aintree takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh 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 20m
Duration: 212 mi
Distance: £89
Average price: Hourly
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Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...

4h 11m

£59–135

Edinburgh to Aintree train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Aintree. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Aintree at 7:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, May 28, 2026

2:52 PM → 7:06 PM
4h 14m • 2 changes
4:11 PM → 8:21 PM
4h 10m • 2 changes
4:52 PM → 9:21 PM
4h 29m • 2 changes
6:12 PM → 10:21 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 29, 2026

1:24 AM → 7:06 AM
5h 42m • 2 changes
6:12 AM → 10:06 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 11:06 AM
4h 14m • 2 changes
8:12 AM → 12:06 PM
3h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 30, 2026

1:24 AM → 7:06 AM
5h 42m • 2 changes
6:13 AM → 10:06 AM
3h 53m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 11:06 AM
4h 14m • 2 changes
8:11 AM → 12:06 PM
3h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 31, 2026

8:14 PM → 7:06 AM
Arrives next day
10h 52m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, June 1, 2026

6:12 AM → 10:06 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 11:06 AM
4h 14m • 2 changes
8:12 AM → 12:06 PM
3h 54m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, June 2, 2026

1:24 AM → 7:06 AM
5h 42m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Aintree.

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Distance: 211.9 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Aintree, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Preston every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 2h 24m. Two other operators also service this route.

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