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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Aintree is to train which costs £75 - £100 and takes 9h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Aintree is to fly and train which takes 5h 42m and costs £100 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Aintree?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to Aintree. However, there are services departing from Union Street and arriving at Aintree Racecourse via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Aintree?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Aintree. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Old Roan via Haymarket, Preston and Ormskirk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

How far is it from Inverness to Aintree?

The distance between Inverness and Aintree is 397 miles. The road distance is 358.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Aintree without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 8h 10m and costs £50 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Inverness to Aintree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Aintree bus from?

Inverness to Aintree bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Union Street station.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Aintree train from?

Inverness to Aintree train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.

Train, bus or fly from Inverness to Aintree?

The best way to get from Inverness to Aintree is to train via Edinburgh which takes 8h 10m and costs £50 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 27m, you could also fly, which costs £120 - £300 and takes 8h 25m.

Where does the Inverness to Aintree bus arrive?

Inverness to Aintree bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Inverness to Aintree train arrive?

Inverness to Aintree train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Aintree?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Aintree is 359 miles. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from Inverness to Aintree.

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

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Where can I stay near Aintree?

There are 2266+ hotels available in Aintree.

Inverness to Aintree - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Inverness 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 via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to HaymarketInverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Haymarket to PrestonEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
8h 10m
£53–201
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh Bus Stationmegabus M90 / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan North WesternEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
10h 2m
£48–147
Bus
1. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus StationE8
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Aintree RacecourseGn1
9h 27m
Drive 356.6 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Aintree356.6 mi
6h 26m
£90–130
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)INV - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street
5h 42m
£103–270
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to PrestonInverness - London Euston
9h 21m
£76–95
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeen
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street
8h 15m
£98–252
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Liverpool (LPL)INV - LPL
8h 25m
£127–295
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeen
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)ABZ - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Street
8h 29m
£107–318

Inverness to Aintree by train

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8h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 394.7 mi
Duration: 8h 10m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Aintree, England?

You can take a train from Inverness to Old Roan via Haymarket, Preston, and Ormskirk in around 8h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Street to Aintree Racecourse via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station in around 9h 27m.

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