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How to get fromBlackburn to Aintreeby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Blackburn to Aintree by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train via Preston

    best
    1. Take the train from Blackburn to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Ormskirktrain train
    3. Take the train from Ormskirk to Old Roantrain train
    2h 23m
    £14–27

  2. Line 59 bus, bus, line 300 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Suddell Cross to Bus Stationbus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Southport Interchangebus bus X2 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Southport Interchange to Aintree Retail Parkbus bus 300
    3h 6m
    £7–9

  3. Drive 35 mi

    1. Drive from Blackburn to Aintreecar car 35 mi
    40 min
    £9–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Blackburn to Aintreetaxi taxi 35 mi
    40 min
    £70–90

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Blackburn to Tower Hill, Headbolt Lanetrain train Blackburn - Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane
    2h 38m
    £28–52

Blackburn to Aintree by train

Calendar102Weekly Trains
Duration2h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 33.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 23m

What companies run services between Blackburn, England and Aintree, England?

You can take a train from Blackburn to Old Roan via Preston and Ormskirk in around 2h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Suddell Cross to Aintree Retail Park via Bus Station and Southport Interchange in around 3h 6m.

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