The average train between York and Aintree takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from York 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 York and Aintree. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Aintree at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from York to Aintree. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Aintree station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
York to Aintree train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from York station.
York to Aintree train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
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The distance between York and Aintree is 133.1 km. The road distance is 170 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from York to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 1h 55m.