The average train between Darlington and Aintree takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Darlington 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 Darlington and Aintree. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Darlington is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Aintree at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Darlington to Aintree. However, there are services departing from Darlington station and arriving at Aintree station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Darlington to Aintree train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Darlington station.
Darlington to Aintree train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
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The distance between Darlington and Aintree is 147.3 km. The road distance is 239 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Darlington to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £50–90 and the journey takes 2h 24m.