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

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

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to PrestontrainEdinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Railway Approachbus2A
    4h 30m
    £25–90

  2. Drive 204 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Aintreecar204 mi
    3h 58m
    £51–74

  3. Fly to Liverpool

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)planeEDI - LPL
    5h 28m
    £80–194

  4. Train, line 310 bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan North WesterntrainEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the bus from Concourse to Aintree Retail Parkbus310
    4h 55m
    £33–119

  5. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeEDI - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
    7h 9m
    £76–190

  6. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeEDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
    5h 49m
    £56–176

Edinburgh to Aintree by train and bus

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Aintree, England?

easyJet, Ryanair, and Aer Lingus fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL) twice daily.

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