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 £45 - £85 and takes 10h 12m.

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 £40 - £190.

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 23m.

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 12m and costs £45 - £85.

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 2253+ hotels available in Aintree.

Belfast to Aintree - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Belfast to Aintree by plane, train, car ferry, 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)BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Old Roan
2h 58m
£41–181
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Old Roan
3h 33m
£36–131
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
10h 12m
£48–82
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Preston
12h 10m
£94–397
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Aintree RacecourseGn1
12h 23m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street
4h 44m
£48–192
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street
5h 14m
£42–142
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Durham Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)DUB - LPL
4h 53m
£51–156
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)BHD - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Liverpool Lime Street
5h 35m
£72–238
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Aintree
6h 37m
£81–242

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

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10h 12mAverage Duration

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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 £35–75 and the journey takes 8h.

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