The average train between Holyhead and Aintree takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. There is an hourly train service from Holyhead 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 Holyhead and Aintree. The earliest departure is at 4:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 9:40 PM which arrives into Aintree at 6:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Chester and take an average of 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Aintree. However, there are services departing from Holyhead station and arriving at Aintree station via Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
Holyhead to Aintree train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Aintree train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Moorfields station.
Book your Holyhead to Aintree train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Merseyrail and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Holyhead and Aintree is 114 km. The road distance is 172 km.
You can take a train from Holyhead to Old Roan via Chester and Moorfields in around 3h 11m.