The average bus between Leicester and Aintree takes 8h and the fastest bus takes 6h 19m. The bus service runs several times per day from Leicester to Aintree. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Leicester and Aintree. The earliest departure is at 3:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Aintree at 9:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 8h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Leicester to Aintree? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Leicester to Aintree. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Aintree station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
Leicester to Aintree bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
Leicester to Aintree bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.
The distance between Leicester and Aintree is 152.7 km. The road distance is 272 km.
You can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Hailebury Avenue via Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Airport The Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 6h 26m.