There are 4 ways to get from Aintree to Thornton Hough by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Old Roan to Moorfieldstrain
- Take the train from Moorfields to Bidstontrain
- Take the train from Bidston to Nestontrain
2h 43m£9–19Drive 14.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aintree to Thornton Houghcar 14.1 mi
29 min£4–6Bus
- Take the bus from Whitechapel to Chester Bus Interchangebus 1 / ...
- Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Boathouse Lanebus 22A / ...
4h 29mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Aintree to Thornton Houghtaxi 14.1 mi
29 min£65–80
Aintree to Thornton Hough by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aintree to Thornton Hough is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 29 min.
The fastest way to get from Aintree to Thornton Hough is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs £65 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Aintree to Thornton Hough. However, there are services departing from Lancing Drive and arriving at Boathouse Lane via Whitechapel and Chester Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Aintree to Thornton Hough. However, there are services departing from Old Roan and arriving at Neston via Moorfields and Bidston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
The distance between Aintree and Thornton Hough is 23 miles. The road distance is 14.2 miles.
The best way to get from Aintree to Thornton Hough without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs £8 - £19.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Aintree to Thornton Hough, including transfers.
Aintree to Thornton Hough bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Whitechapel station.
Aintree to Thornton Hough train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Old Roan station.
The best way to get from Aintree to Thornton Hough is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs £8 - £19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 29m.
What companies run services between Aintree, England and Thornton Hough, England?
You can take a train from Old Roan to Boathouse Lane via Moorfields, Bidston, Neston, and Railway Station in around 2h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lancing Drive to Boathouse Lane via Queen Square Bus Station, Whitechapel, and Chester Bus Interchange in around 4h 29m.
- Phone
- 0151 330 1000
- Website
- Merseyrail
Train from Old Roan to Moorfields
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- Merseyrail
Train from Moorfields to Bidston
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- Merseyrail
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bidston to Neston
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–5
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Bus from Whitechapel to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire
- Phone
- 01516530222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Al's Coaches
Bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Boathouse Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Al's Coaches
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- £65–80
Alpha Taxis
- Phone
- +44 151 546 4444
- Website
- alpha-taxi.co.uk
Kirkby Cabs
- Phone
- +44 151 546 9317
Newtown Cabs
- Phone
- +44 151 546 5555
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Booking & Getting There
Aintree to Thornton Hough bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange station.
Aintree to Thornton Hough train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Moorfields station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aintree to Thornton Hough is 14 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Aintree to Thornton Hough.
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