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

The cheapest way to get from York to Aintree is to train and bus which costs £14 - £45 and takes 4h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Aintree is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between York and Aintree?

No, there is no direct bus from York station to Aintree. However, there are services departing from Rail Station and arriving at Aintree Racecourse via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

Is there a direct train between York and Aintree?

No, there is no direct train from York to Aintree. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Old Roan via Liverpool Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.

How far is it from York to Aintree?

The distance between York and Aintree is 106 miles. The road distance is 92.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Aintree without a car is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs £26 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from York to Aintree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Aintree bus from?

York to Aintree bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.

Where do I catch the York to Aintree train from?

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

Train or bus from York to Aintree?

The best way to get from York to Aintree is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs £26 - £50. Alternatively, you can line 561 bus and bus, which costs £25 - £40 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the York to Aintree bus arrive?

York to Aintree bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the York to Aintree train arrive?

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

Can I drive from York to Aintree?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Aintree is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from York to Aintree.

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

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Where can I stay near Aintree?

There are 2266+ hotels available in Aintree.

York to Aintree - 4 ways to travel via train, line 561 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from York to Aintree by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from York to Liverpool Lime StreetNewcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2h 32m
£26–45
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from York to PrestonYork - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Station2A
4h 36m
£14–44
Line 561 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station561 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Aintree RacecourseGn5
4h 50m
£25–38
Drive 92.1 mi
1. Drive from York to Aintree92.1 mi
1h 46m
£24–34

York to Aintree by train and foot

135Weekly Services

2h 32mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 105.5 mi
Duration: 2h 32m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from York to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £21–40 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station to Aintree Racecourse via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 4h 50m.

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