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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Tower Hill, Headbolt Lanetrain train Blackburn - Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane
    2h 19m
    £24–44

  2. Drive 46.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Burnley to Aintreecar car 46.8 mi
    48 min
    £12–17

  3. Line 152 bus, bus, line 300 bus

    1. Take the bus from St James Street to Arrival Standbus bus 152
    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 48m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Burnley to Aintreetaxi taxi 46.8 mi
    48 min
    £95–120

  5. Train via Preston

    1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Prestontrain train York - Blackpool North / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Ormskirktrain train Preston - Ormskirk
    2h 31m
    £18–35

Burnley to Aintree by train

Calendar72Weekly Trains
Duration2h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 59 mi
  • Duration: 2h 19m

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane every 3 hours. Tickets cost £22–45 and the journey takes 2h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St James Street to Aintree Retail Park via Arrival Stand, Bus Station, and Southport Interchange in around 3h 48m.

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