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How to get fromEdinburgh to Aintreeby train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Aintree by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    4h 10m
    £51–118

  2. Drive  204.1 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Aintreecar car 204.1 mi
    4h
    £51–73

  3. Fly to Liverpool

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane EDI - LPL
    5h 2m
    £72–196

  4. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EDI - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    6h 46m
    £74–182

  5. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    5h 47m
    £70–196

Edinburgh to Aintree by train

Calendar102Weekly Trains
Duration4h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 211.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Aintree, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Preston every 4 hours. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL) 3 times a day.

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