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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 London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    4h 2m
    £54–80

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 550 / ...
    7h 8m
    £23–72

  3. Drive 169.8 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Aintreecar car 169.8 mi
    3h 44m
    £41–59

  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 7m
    £69–152

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Hood streetbus bus 1 / ...
    5h 51m
    £51–100

  6. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane CWL - LPL
    7h 13m
    £72–235

Cardiff to Aintree by train and foot

Calendar137Weekly Services
Duration4h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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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 2m. 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 8m.

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