The average train between Oxford and Aintree takes 4h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Oxford 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 Oxford and Aintree. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oxford is at 9:39 PM which arrives into Aintree at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Aintree. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Aintree station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
Oxford to Aintree train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.
Oxford to Aintree train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Liverpool South Parkway station.
Book your Oxford to Aintree train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and Merseyrail.
The distance between Oxford and Aintree is 223.2 km. The road distance is 265 km.
You can take a train from Oxford to Old Roan via Birmingham New Street and Liverpool South Parkway in around 3h 55m.