What is the cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Aintree?

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Aintree is to line 61 bus and bus and line 300 bus which costs £7 - £9 and takes 3h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Blackpool to Aintree?

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Aintree is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs £9 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Blackpool and Aintree?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Aintree. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Street and arriving at Aintree Retail Park via Bus Station and Southport Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Blackpool and Aintree?

No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Aintree. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Old Roan via Preston and Ormskirk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.

How far is it from Blackpool to Aintree?

The distance between Blackpool and Aintree is 39 miles. The road distance is 40.1 miles.

How do I travel from Blackpool to Aintree without a car?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Aintree without a car is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs £13 - £29.

How long does it take to get from Blackpool to Aintree?

It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Blackpool to Aintree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Aintree bus from?

Blackpool to Aintree bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Buchanan Street station.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Aintree train from?

Blackpool to Aintree train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Blackpool North station.

Train or bus from Blackpool to Aintree?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Aintree is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs £13 - £29. Alternatively, you can line 61 bus and bus and line 300 bus, which costs £7 - £9 and takes 3h 23m.

Where does the Blackpool to Aintree bus arrive?

Blackpool to Aintree bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Blackpool to Aintree train arrive?

Blackpool to Aintree train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Blackpool to Aintree?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Aintree is 40 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Blackpool to Aintree.

How do I get a train ticket from Blackpool to Aintree?

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Blackpool to Aintree - 5 ways to travel via train, line 61 bus, and bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Ormskirktrain
3. Take the train from Ormskirk to Old Roantrain
2h 8m
£14–28
Line 61 bus, bus, line 300 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Street to Bus Stationbus 61
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Southport Interchangebus X2
3. Take the bus from Southport Interchange to Aintree Retail Parkbus 300
3h 23m
£7–9
Drive 39.8 mi
1. Drive from Blackpool to Aintreecar 39.8 mi
1h 4m
£10–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Blackpool to Aintreetaxi 39.8 mi
1h 4m
£170–210
Train, line 345 bus
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Blackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Hailebury Avenuebus 345
2h 16m
£18–35

Blackpool to Aintree by train

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Distance: 39.1 mi
Duration: 2h 8m

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

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Old Roan via Preston and Ormskirk in around 2h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Street to Aintree Retail Park via Bus Station and Southport Interchange in around 3h 23m.

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