The average train between Leicester and Aintree takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester 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 Leicester and Aintree. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Aintree at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Leicester 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 Leicester to Aintree. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Aintree station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Leicester to Aintree train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Nuneaton station.
Leicester to Aintree train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Leicester to Aintree train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and 3 other operators.
The distance between Leicester and Aintree is 152.7 km. The road distance is 194 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Fazakerley via Nuneaton, Crewe, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central in around 3h 31m.