The average train between Penrith and Aintree takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h. There is a train service every few hours from Penrith 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 Penrith and Aintree. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Aintree at 7:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Aintree. However, there are services departing from Penrith station and arriving at Aintree station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Penrith to Aintree train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
Penrith to Aintree train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Ormskirk station.
Book your Penrith to Aintree train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited and 2 other operators.
The distance between Penrith and Aintree is 132.3 km. The road distance is 150 km.
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Old Roan via Preston and Ormskirk in around 2h 49m.