The average train between Scotland and Aintree takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Scotland 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 Scotland and Aintree. The earliest departure is at 4:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Scotland is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Aintree at 7:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Aintree. However, there are services departing from Scotland station and arriving at Aintree station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
Scotland to Aintree train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Scotland to Aintree train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Scotland to Aintree train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and 2 other operators.
The distance between Scotland and Aintree is 375.1 km. The road distance is 341 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Two other operators also service this route.