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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Aintree is to bus and line 345 bus which costs £7 - £17 and takes 2h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Aintree is to drive which takes 43 min and costs £8 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Aintree?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Manchester Central Coach Station station and arriving at Aintree Racecourse. Services depart twice a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Aintree?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Aintree. However, there are services departing from Manchester Victoria and arriving at Old Roan via Liverpool Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.

How far is it from Manchester to Aintree?

The distance between Manchester and Aintree is 38 miles. The road distance is 32.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Aintree without a car is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs £9 - £28.

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

It takes approximately 1h 13m to get from Manchester to Aintree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Aintree bus from?

Manchester to Aintree bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Aintree train from?

Manchester to Aintree train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Victoria station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Aintree?

The best way to get from Manchester to Aintree is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs £9 - £28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £22 and takes 1h 15m.

Where does the Manchester to Aintree bus arrive?

Manchester to Aintree bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Aintree Racecourse station.

Where does the Manchester to Aintree train arrive?

Manchester to Aintree train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Aintree?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Aintree is 33 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Manchester to Aintree.

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

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Where can I stay near Aintree?

There are 2266+ hotels available in Aintree.

Manchester to Aintree - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Aintree by train, bus, car, or taxi

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 Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime StreetNewcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Old RoanLiverpool Central - Ormskirk
1h 13m
£10–28
Train, line 345 bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime StreetCleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Hailebury Avenue345
1h 54m
£7–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Aintree RacecourseGn5
1h 15m
£15–22
Drive 32.4 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Aintree32.4 mi
43 min
£9–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manchester to Aintree32.4 mi
43 min
£70–85
Bus, line 345 bus
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool OneUk072
2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Hailebury Avenue345
2h 48m
£7–17

Manchester to Aintree by train and foot

215Weekly Services

1h 13mAverage Duration

£10Cheapest Price

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Distance: 38.1 mi
Duration: 1h 13m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Aintree, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Victoria to Old Roan via Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool Central in around 1h 13m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Aintree Racecourse twice a week. Tickets cost £15–22 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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