Cardiff to Aintree Trains

Cardiff to Aintree trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Aintree takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff 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.

4h 20m
Duration: 180 mi
Distance: £76
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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4h 10m

£63–112

Cardiff to Aintree train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Aintree. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Aintree at 6:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:16 PM → 8:14 PM
3h 58m • 2 changes
4:55 PM → 8:44 PM
3h 49m • 2 changes
5:53 PM → 9:46 PM
3h 53m • 2 changes
6:23 PM → 10:44 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:33 AM → 8:44 AM
4h 11m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 9:44 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 10:44 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 11:44 AM
3h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:33 AM → 8:44 AM
4h 11m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 9:44 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 10:44 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 11:44 AM
3h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

4:33 AM → 8:44 AM
4h 11m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 9:44 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 10:44 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 11:44 AM
3h 51m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff 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.

Trip Overview

Train via Crewe

Cardiff to Aintree train times

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:16 PM → 8:14 PM

4:55 PM → 8:44 PM

5:53 PM → 9:46 PM

6:23 PM → 10:44 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:33 AM → 8:44 AM

5:48 AM → 9:44 AM

6:46 AM → 10:44 AM

7:53 AM → 11:44 AM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:33 AM → 8:44 AM

5:48 AM → 9:44 AM

6:46 AM → 10:44 AM

7:53 AM → 11:44 AM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

4:33 AM → 8:44 AM

5:48 AM → 9:44 AM

6:46 AM → 10:44 AM

7:53 AM → 11:44 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Aintree, England?

Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe

Train from Cardiff Central to Chester

Cardiff to Aintree trains

Find Transport to Aintree

Trip Overview

Train via Crewe

Cardiff to Aintree train times

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:16 PM → 8:14 PM

4:55 PM → 8:44 PM

5:53 PM → 9:46 PM

6:23 PM → 10:44 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:33 AM → 8:44 AM

5:48 AM → 9:44 AM

6:46 AM → 10:44 AM

7:53 AM → 11:44 AM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:33 AM → 8:44 AM

5:48 AM → 9:44 AM

6:46 AM → 10:44 AM

7:53 AM → 11:44 AM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

4:33 AM → 8:44 AM

5:48 AM → 9:44 AM

6:46 AM → 10:44 AM

7:53 AM → 11:44 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Aintree, England?

Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe

Train from Cardiff Central to Chester

Train trips from Cardiff

Train trips to Aintree

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