Travelling from Ulverston to Aintree by train
Looking to travel from Ulverston to Aintree by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 3 hours 16 minutes to travel from Ulverston to Aintree by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 2 hours 25 minutes though. You'll usually find 14 trains per day running along the 50 miles (80 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, TransPennine Express or Merseyrail 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 Ulverston 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 Ulverston to Aintree
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Ulverston to Aintree is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
Split your tickets
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For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.