The average train between Northampton and Aintree takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Northampton 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 Northampton and Aintree. The earliest departure is at 6:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northampton is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Aintree at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Central and take an average of 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Northampton 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.
No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Aintree. However, there are services departing from Northampton station and arriving at Aintree station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
Northampton to Aintree train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Milton Keynes Central station.
Northampton to Aintree train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Northampton to Aintree train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast and Merseyrail.
The distance between Northampton and Aintree is 194.2 km. The road distance is 265 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Milton Keynes Central to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £50–85 and the journey takes 1h 49m.