The average train between Widnes and Aintree takes 53 min and the fastest train takes 36 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 12:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Widnes is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Aintree at 11:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 53 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

40 min • 1 change

51 min • 1 change

46 min • 1 change

41 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 Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 53 min.
Widnes to Aintree train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Runcorn station.
Widnes to Aintree train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Fazakerley station.
Book your Widnes to Aintree train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Merseyrail and 2 other operators.
The distance between Widnes and Aintree is 18.9 km. The road distance is 31 km.
You can take a train from Runcorn to Fazakerley via Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool Central in around 52 min.