The average train between Manchester and Aintree takes 1h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 3m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Manchester 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 30 minutes between Manchester and Aintree. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Aintree at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 1h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Aintree. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Aintree station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
Manchester to Aintree train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Victoria station.
Manchester to Aintree train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Old Roan station.
Book your Manchester to Aintree train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Merseyrail and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Manchester and Aintree is 46.3 km. The road distance is 61 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Victoria to Old Roan via Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool Central in around 1h 15m.
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