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London Euston to Aintree by train
| First train | 04:31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:39 | |
| Departure station | London Euston | |
| Arrival station | Aintree | |
| Journey time | From 3h 4m | |
| Distance | 179 miles (289 km) | |
| Frequency | 25 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Train operators | TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Merseyrail, Transport for Wales |
Travelling from London Euston to Aintree by train
Looking to travel from London Euston to Aintree by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 4 hours 49 minutes to travel from London Euston to Aintree by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 3 hours 4 minutes though. You'll usually find 25 trains per day running along the 179 miles (289 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Aintree, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales or East Midlands Railway to get to Aintree. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from London Euston to Aintree in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save!
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Cheap train tickets from London Euston to Aintree
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