The average train between Waterloo Station and Aintree takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is an hourly train service from Waterloo Station 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 Waterloo Station and Aintree. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waterloo Station is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Aintree at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Euston station and take an average of 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Waterloo Station to Aintree. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Station station and arriving at Aintree station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Waterloo Station to Aintree train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Euston station.
Waterloo Station to Aintree train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Waterloo Station to Aintree train tickets online with London Underground (Tube), Avanti West Coast and Merseyrail.
The distance between Waterloo Station and Aintree is 291.3 km. The road distance is 323 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 2h 21m.