The average train between Preston and Aintree takes 59 min and the fastest train takes 55 min. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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 Preston and Aintree. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Aintree at 11:51 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 59 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Aintree. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Aintree station via Ormskirk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.
Preston to Aintree train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Aintree train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Old Roan station.
Book your Preston to Aintree train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Merseyrail.
The distance between Preston and Aintree is 35 km. The road distance is 35 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Old Roan via Ormskirk in around 58 min.