The average train between Wakefield and Aintree takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Wakefield 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 Wakefield and Aintree. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Aintree at 11:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Huddersfield and take an average of 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Aintree. However, there are services departing from Wakefield station and arriving at Aintree station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
Wakefield to Aintree train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Huddersfield station.
Wakefield to Aintree train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
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The distance between Wakefield and Aintree is 97.7 km. The road distance is 125 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Huddersfield to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £20–35 and the journey takes 1h 10m.