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Trip Overview

The average train between Holyhead and Aintree takes 3h 16m 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.

3h 16m
Duration
107 mi
Distance
£50
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Holyhead to Aintree train times

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 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Chester and take an average of 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesMerseyrailMerseyrail3h 3m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastMerseyrailMerseyrail3h 15m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesMerseyrailMerseyrail3h 16m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesMerseyrailMerseyrail3h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastMerseyrailMerseyrail2h 46m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesMerseyrailMerseyrail3h 17m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesMerseyrailMerseyrail3h 3m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastMerseyrailMerseyrail3h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesMerseyrailMerseyrail3h 5m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesMerseyrailMerseyrail3h 18m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastMerseyrailMerseyrail3h 14m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesMerseyrailMerseyrail3h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesMerseyrailMerseyrail3h 27m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesMerseyrailMerseyrail3h 27m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastMerseyrailMerseyrail3h 5m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesMerseyrailMerseyrail3h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastMerseyrailMerseyrail2h 46m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesMerseyrailMerseyrail3h 17m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesMerseyrailMerseyrail3h 3m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastMerseyrailMerseyrail3h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastMerseyrailMerseyrail2h 46m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesMerseyrailMerseyrail3h 17m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesMerseyrailMerseyrail3h 3m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastMerseyrailMerseyrail3h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastMerseyrailMerseyrail2h 46m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesMerseyrailMerseyrail3h 17m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesMerseyrailMerseyrail3h 3m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastMerseyrailMerseyrail3h 15m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Holyhead 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 Holyhead to Aintree.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 106.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Aintree, England?

You can take a train from Holyhead to Old Roan via Chester and Moorfields in around 3h 2m.

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