The average train between Lancaster and Aintree takes 1h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Lancaster 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 Lancaster and Aintree. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lancaster is at 9:27 PM which arrives into Aintree at 11:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 1h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lancaster to Aintree. However, there are services departing from Lancaster station and arriving at Aintree station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
Lancaster to Aintree train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Lancaster station.
Lancaster to Aintree train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Old Roan station.
Book your Lancaster to Aintree train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lancaster and Aintree is 63.6 km. The road distance is 68 km.
You can take a train from Lancaster to Old Roan via Preston and Ormskirk in around 2h 14m.