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How to get fromCardiff to Aintreeby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Aintree by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    4h 8m
    £69–129

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Birmingham Centre - Jennens Roadbus bus Uk084
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Centre - Jennens Road to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus Uk021 / ...
    7h 16m
    £23–41

  3. Drive 169.8 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Aintreecar car 169.8 mi
    3h 43m
    £42–60

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BRS - LPL
    6h 23m
    £75–182

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Queen Squarebus bus 1 / ...
    5h 53m
    £62–105

  6. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane CWL - LPL
    5h 40m
    £84–166

Cardiff to Aintree by train and foot

Calendar134Weekly Services
Duration4h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 179.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Aintree, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Fazakerley via Crewe, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to Hailebury Avenue via Birmingham Centre - Jennens Road, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Great Charlotte Street, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 7h 16m.

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