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

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Aintree is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 1h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Aintree is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Blackpool and Aintree?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from National Express Coach Facility and arriving at Aintree Racecourse. Services depart twice a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Blackpool and Aintree?

No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Aintree. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Old Roan via Preston and Ormskirk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.

How far is it from Blackpool to Aintree?

The distance between Blackpool and Aintree is 43 miles. The road distance is 40.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blackpool to Aintree without a car is to bus which takes 1h 20m and costs £16 - £23.

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

The bus from National Express Coach Facility to Aintree Racecourse takes 1h 20m including transfers and departs twice a week.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Aintree bus from?

Blackpool to Aintree bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Aintree train from?

Blackpool to Aintree train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Blackpool North station.

Train or bus from Blackpool to Aintree?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Aintree is to bus which takes 1h 20m and costs £16 - £23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £11 - £30 and takes 2h 4m.

Where does the Blackpool to Aintree bus arrive?

Blackpool to Aintree bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Aintree Racecourse station.

Where does the Blackpool to Aintree train arrive?

Blackpool to Aintree train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Blackpool to Aintree?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Aintree is 40 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Blackpool to Aintree.

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

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

There are 5 ways to get from Blackpool to Aintree 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 National Express Coach Facility to Aintree Racecoursebus Gn1
1h 20m
£16–23
Drive 39.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Blackpool to Aintreecar 39.8 mi
1h 4m
£10–14
Train
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Ormskirktrain
3. Take the train from Ormskirk to Old Roantrain
2h 4m
£11–29
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Blackpool to Aintreetaxi 39.8 mi
1h 4m
£85–110
Train, line 345 bus
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Blackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Hailebury Avenuebus 345
2h 16m
£10–29

Blackpool to Aintree by bus

2Weekly Buses

1h 20mAverage Duration

£16Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Blackpool to Aintree.

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Distance: 43.1 mi
Duration: 1h 20m

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

National Express operates a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Aintree Racecourse twice a week. Tickets cost £16–23 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Blackpool North to Old Roan via Preston and Ormskirk in around 2h 4m.

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