The average train between Sheffield and Aintree takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. There is an hourly train service from Sheffield 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 Sheffield and Aintree. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Aintree at 8:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Aintree. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Aintree station via Liverpool South Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
Sheffield to Aintree train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Sheffield station.
Sheffield to Aintree train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Old Roan station.
Book your Sheffield to Aintree train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Merseyrail and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Sheffield and Aintree is 98.1 km. The road distance is 134 km.
You can take a train from Sheffield to Old Roan via Liverpool South Parkway in around 2h 24m.