The average train between Blackburn and Aintree takes 1h 56m and the fastest train takes 1h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackburn 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.
Trains run hourly between Blackburn and Aintree. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackburn is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Aintree at 7:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 1h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Blackburn to Aintree. However, there are services departing from Blackburn station and arriving at Aintree station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
Blackburn to Aintree train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Blackburn station.
Blackburn to Aintree train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Old Roan station.
Book your Blackburn to Aintree train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Merseyrail.
The distance between Blackburn and Aintree is 42.4 km. The road distance is 54 km.
You can take a train from Blackburn to Old Roan via Preston and Ormskirk in around 2h 23m.