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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Aintree is to car ferry which costs £40 - £70 and takes 10h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Aintree is to fly and train which takes 2h 58m and costs £35 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Aintree?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Aintree. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Aintree Racecourse via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.

How far is it from Belfast to Aintree?

The distance between Belfast and Aintree is 170 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Aintree without a car is to car ferry which takes 10h 11m and costs £40 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Belfast to Aintree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Aintree bus from?

Belfast to Aintree bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Aintree bus arrive?

Belfast to Aintree bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Aintree?

There are 2341+ hotels available in Aintree.

Belfast to Aintree - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Belfast to Aintree by plane, train, car ferry, busferry, bus, or car

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

Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Old Roantrain
2h 58m
£39–132
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Old Roantrain
3h 33m
£36–112
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
10h 11m
£44–66
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
12h 7m
£81–367
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Aintree Racecoursebus Gn1
12h 45m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
4h 42m
£36–152
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
4h 48m
£39–140
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
5h 12m
£36–127
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Aintreecar
6h 39m
£81–127

Belfast to Aintree by bus, car ferry, foot, and train

14Weekly Services

10h 11mAverage Duration

£44Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Belfast to Aintree.

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Distance: 169 mi
Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Aintree, England?

Stena Line operates a car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool twice daily. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 8h.

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