The average train between Shrewsbury and Aintree takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury and Aintree. The earliest departure is at 12:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 9:01 PM which arrives into Aintree at 11:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 59m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury to Aintree. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at Aintree station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
Shrewsbury to Aintree train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Aintree train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Shrewsbury to Aintree train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Aintree is 86.5 km. The road distance is 119 km.
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Fazakerley via Crewe, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central in around 2h 25m.