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

The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Aintree is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Aintree is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Wakefield and Aintree?

No, there is no direct bus from Wakefield to Aintree. However, there are services departing from Queen Elizabeth GS and arriving at Hailebury Avenue via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One and Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Wakefield and Aintree?

No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Aintree. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Kirkgate and arriving at Old Roan via Huddersfield and Liverpool Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.

How far is it from Wakefield to Aintree?

The distance between Wakefield and Aintree is 78 miles. The road distance is 67.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wakefield to Aintree without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs £22 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Wakefield to Aintree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Aintree bus from?

Wakefield to Aintree bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Aintree train from?

Wakefield to Aintree train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Wakefield Kirkgate station.

Train or bus from Wakefield to Aintree?

The best way to get from Wakefield to Aintree is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs £22 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £28 and takes 5h 44m.

Where does the Wakefield to Aintree bus arrive?

Wakefield to Aintree bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where does the Wakefield to Aintree train arrive?

Wakefield to Aintree train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Huddersfield station.

Can I drive from Wakefield to Aintree?

Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Aintree is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Wakefield to Aintree.

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

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Where can I stay near Aintree?

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Wakefield to Aintree - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 231 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Wakefield to Aintree by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Huddersfieldtrain
2. Take the train from Huddersfield to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Old Roantrain
2h 29m
£23–59
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 171 / ...
5h 44m
£14–28
Line 231 bus, train, line 345 bus
1. Take the bus from Westgate A to Huddersfield Bus Stationbus 232 / ...
2. Take the train from Huddersfield to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Hailebury Avenuebus 345
3h 48m
£20–51
Drive 67 mi
1. Drive from Wakefield to Aintreecar 67 mi
1h 23m
£17–24
Train, line 345 bus
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Hailebury Avenuebus 345
3h 14m
£17–55

Wakefield to Aintree by train and foot

124Weekly Services

2h 29mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 77.5 mi
Duration: 2h 29m

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

You can take a train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Old Roan via Huddersfield, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central in around 2h 29m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One hourly. Tickets cost £9–22 and the journey takes 3h 30m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.

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