What is the cheapest way to get from Aintree to Preston?

The cheapest way to get from Aintree to Preston is to line 310 bus and bus which costs £5 - £7 and takes 2h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aintree to Preston?

The fastest way to get from Aintree to Preston is to drive which takes 41 min and costs £6 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Aintree and Preston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Aintree Racecourse and arriving at Bus Station station. Services depart twice a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h.

Is there a direct train between Aintree and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Aintree to Preston. However, there are services departing from Old Roan and arriving at Preston via Ormskirk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.

How far is it from Aintree to Preston?

The distance between Aintree and Preston is 26 miles. The road distance is 25.2 miles.

How do I travel from Aintree to Preston without a car?

The best way to get from Aintree to Preston without a car is to bus which takes 1h and costs £15 - £21.

How long does it take to get from Aintree to Preston?

The bus from Aintree Racecourse to Bus Station takes 1h including transfers and departs twice a week.

Where do I catch the Aintree to Preston bus from?

Aintree to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Aintree Racecourse station.

Where do I catch the Aintree to Preston train from?

Aintree to Preston train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Old Roan station.

Train or bus from Aintree to Preston?

The best way to get from Aintree to Preston is to bus which takes 1h and costs £15 - £21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £4 - £16 and takes 1h 35m.

Where does the Aintree to Preston bus arrive?

Aintree to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Aintree to Preston train arrive?

Aintree to Preston train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Ormskirk station.

Can I drive from Aintree to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Aintree to Preston is 25 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Aintree to Preston.

How do I get a train ticket from Aintree to Preston?

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Where can I stay near Preston?

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Aintree to Preston - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Aintree to Preston by bus, train, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Aintree Racecourse to Bus Stationbus Gn1
1h
£15–21
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Old Roan to Ormskirktrain Hunts Cross - Ormskirk / ...
2. Take the train from Ormskirk to Prestontrain Ormskirk - Preston
1h 35m
£5–16
Drive 25 mi
1. Drive from Aintree to Prestoncar 25 mi
41 min
£7–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Aintree to Prestontaxi 25 mi
41 min
£60–75
Line 310 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Aintree Retail Park to Bus Stationbus 310
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Ring Waybus 2A
2h 14m
£5–7

Aintree to Preston by bus

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Distance: 25.7 mi
Duration: 1h

What companies run services between Aintree, England and Preston, England?

National Express operates a bus from Aintree Racecourse to Bus Station twice a week. Tickets cost £15–21 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Old Roan to Preston via Ormskirk in around 1h 35m.

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