The average train between Widnes and Aintree takes 55 min and the fastest train takes 44 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Widnes 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 every 30 minutes between Widnes and Aintree. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Widnes is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Aintree at 6:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 55 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

50 min • 1 change

1h 1m • 1 change

46 min • 1 change

57 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Widnes to Aintree. However, there are services departing from Widnes station and arriving at Aintree station via Old Roan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.
Widnes to Aintree train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Liverpool South Parkway station.
Widnes to Aintree train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Old Roan station.
Book your Widnes to Aintree train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Merseyrail and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Widnes and Aintree is 18.9 km. The road distance is 31 km.
Merseyrail operates a train from Liverpool South Parkway to Old Roan every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £7–16 and the journey takes 34 min.