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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Aintree is to bus and line 300 bus which costs £5 - £7 and takes 1h 58m.

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?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Aintree. However, there are services departing from Railway Station and arriving at Aintree Retail Park via Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.

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 54 min.

How far is it from Preston to Aintree?

The distance between Preston and Aintree is 22 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 train which takes 54 min and costs £4 - £14.

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

It takes approximately 54 min to get from Preston to Aintree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Aintree bus from?

Preston to Aintree bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Railway 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 train which takes 54 min and costs £4 - £14. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £8 and takes 1h 37m.

Where does the Preston to Aintree bus arrive?

Preston to Aintree bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Union Street 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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Where can I stay near 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 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 Preston to Ormskirktrain Preston - Ormskirk
2. Take the train from Ormskirk to Old Roantrain Ormskirk - Liverpool Central / ...
54 min
£4–14
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Approachbus 2A
1h 37m
£4–7
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
£5–6
Bus, line 310 bus
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus 2A
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Aintree Retail Parkbus 310
2h 3m
£5–6

Preston to Aintree by train

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Distance: 21.7 mi
Duration: 54 min

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

You can take a train from Preston to Old Roan via Ormskirk in around 54 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire operates a bus from Bus Station to Railway Approach every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 1h 14m.

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