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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Aintree is to bus via Ormskirk which costs £4 - £8 and takes 1h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Aintree is to drive which takes 41 min and costs £6 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Aintree?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station station and arriving at Aintree Racecourse. Services depart twice a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 50 min.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Aintree?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Aintree. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Old Roan via Ormskirk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 58 min.

How far is it from Preston to Aintree?

The distance between Preston and Aintree is 25 miles. The road distance is 25.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Aintree without a car is to bus which takes 50 min and costs £15 - £21.

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

The bus from Bus Station to Aintree Racecourse takes 50 min including transfers and departs twice a week.

Where do I catch the Preston to Aintree bus from?

Preston to Aintree bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Aintree train from?

Preston to Aintree train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Aintree?

The best way to get from Preston to Aintree is to bus which takes 50 min and costs £15 - £21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £6 - £11 and takes 58 min.

Where does the Preston to Aintree bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Aintree train arrive?

Preston to Aintree train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Ormskirk station.

Can I drive from Preston to Aintree?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Aintree is 25 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Preston to Aintree.

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

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

There are 6 ways to get from Preston to Aintree by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Aintree Racecoursebus Gn1
50 min
£15–21
Bus via Ormskirk
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Waterstones to Railway Approachbus 2A
1h 38m
£4–7
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Ormskirktrain Preston - Ormskirk / ...
2. Take the train from Ormskirk to Old Roantrain Ormskirk - Hunts Cross / ...
58 min
£7–10
Drive 25.1 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Aintreecar 25.1 mi
41 min
£7–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston to Aintreetaxi 25.1 mi
41 min
£60–75
Bus, line 300 bus
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Union Streetbus X2
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Aintree Retail Parkbus 300
1h 58m
£8–10

Preston to Aintree by train

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Distance: 25.2 mi
Duration: 50 min

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

National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Aintree Racecourse twice a week. Tickets cost £15–21 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Preston to Old Roan via Ormskirk in around 58 min.

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