The average train between Bolton and Aintree takes 1h 35m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Bolton 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 every 2 hours between Bolton and Aintree. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Aintree at 7:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Wallgate and take an average of 1h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bolton 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 train from Bolton to Aintree. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Aintree station via Wigan Wallgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
Bolton to Aintree train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Bolton station.
Bolton to Aintree train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane station.
Book your Bolton to Aintree train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Merseyrail.
The distance between Bolton and Aintree is 35.2 km. The road distance is 38 km.
You can take a train from Bolton to Fazakerley via Wigan Wallgate and Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane in around 2h.