There are 5 ways to get from Northampton to Aintree by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Liverpool South ParkwayLondon Euston - Liverpool Lime Street
- Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Old RoanHunts Cross - Ormskirk
3h 37m£59–195Train via Birmingham
cheapest- Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New StreetLondon Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South ParkwayBirmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
3h 48m£21–78Bus
- Take the bus from Coach Park to Liverpool, Liverpool OneUkn21
6h 3m£22–32Drive 145.6 mi
- Drive from Northampton to Aintree145.6 mi
2h 28m£36–52Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Coach Park to Birmingham Coach Station707 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aintree RacecourseGn2
6h 45m£33–46
Northampton to Aintree by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Northampton to Aintree is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Northampton to Aintree is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Northampton to Aintree. However, there are services departing from Coach Park and arriving at Hailebury Avenue via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Aintree. However, there are services departing from Northampton and arriving at Old Roan via Milton Keynes Central and Liverpool South Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Northampton and Aintree is 166 miles. The road distance is 146.4 miles.
The best way to get from Northampton to Aintree without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £55 - £200.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Northampton to Aintree, including transfers.
Northampton to Aintree bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Coach Park station.
Northampton to Aintree train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Milton Keynes Central station.
The best way to get from Northampton to Aintree is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £55 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 6h 3m.
What companies run services between Northampton, England and Aintree, England?
You can take a train from Northampton to Old Roan via Milton Keynes Central and Liverpool South Parkway in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Coach Park to Liverpool, Liverpool One once daily. Tickets cost £18–26 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
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- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Milton Keynes Central to Liverpool South Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–140
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £50–75
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £100–140
Train from Northampton to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £14–22
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0151 330 1000
- Website
- merseyrail.org
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Old Roan
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- https://www.merseyrail.org/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Northampton to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–28
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–45
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Coach Park to Liverpool, Liverpool One
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Coach Park to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–17
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aintree Racecourse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Northampton to Aintree bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.
Northampton to Aintree train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Liverpool South Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Northampton to Aintree is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Northampton to Aintree.
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