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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Aintree is to bus via Birmingham which costs £16 - £40 and takes 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Aintree is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Aintree?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Aintree. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Hailebury Avenue via Birmingham Coach Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One and Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Aintree?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Aintree. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Old Roan via Crewe and Liverpool Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Aintree?

The distance between Cardiff and Aintree is 181 miles. The road distance is 170.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Aintree without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £55 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Cardiff to Aintree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Aintree bus from?

Cardiff to Aintree bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Aintree train from?

Cardiff to Aintree train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Aintree?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Aintree is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £55 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £75 and takes 7h 7m, you could also fly, which costs £90 - £260 and takes 6h 16m.

Where does the Cardiff to Aintree bus arrive?

Cardiff to Aintree bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Aintree train arrive?

Cardiff to Aintree train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Aintree?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Aintree is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Cardiff to Aintree.

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

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Where can I stay near Aintree?

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Cardiff to Aintree - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Aintree by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to CreweCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool Lime StreetRugby - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
4h 8m
£56–82
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall StUk077 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Liverpool, Liverpool OneUk021 / ...
8h
£17–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One550 / ...
7h 7m
£27–72
Drive 169.8 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Aintree169.8 mi
3h 42m
£43–62
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)BRS - LPL
6h 17m
£88–223
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to ChesterCardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Hood street1 / ...
5h 48m
£52–117
Fly from Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)CWL - LPL
6h 16m
£93–251

Cardiff to Aintree by train and foot

140Weekly Services

4h 8mAverage Duration

£56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 180.1 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Old Roan via Crewe, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Hailebury Avenue via Birmingham Coach Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 7h 7m.

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