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

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Aintree is to bus via Lancaster which costs £27 - £45 and takes 7h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Aintree is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Aintree?

No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow station to Aintree. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Hailebury Avenue via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Glasgow and Aintree?

No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Aintree. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Old Roan via Preston and Ormskirk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Glasgow to Aintree?

The distance between Glasgow and Aintree is 213 miles. The road distance is 207.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Glasgow to Aintree without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £50 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Glasgow to Aintree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Aintree bus from?

Glasgow to Aintree bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Aintree train from?

Glasgow to Aintree train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Glasgow to Aintree?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Aintree is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 5h 36m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £200 and takes 5h 7m.

Where does the Glasgow to Aintree bus arrive?

Glasgow to Aintree bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where does the Glasgow to Aintree train arrive?

Glasgow to Aintree train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Glasgow to Aintree?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Aintree is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Glasgow to Aintree.

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

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Where can I stay near Aintree?

There are 2435+ hotels available in Aintree.

Glasgow to Aintree - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Glasgow to Aintree by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
4h 9m
£51–118
Bus via Lancaster
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Underpassbus
2. Take the bus from Underpass to Bus Stationbus 41
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Approachbus 2A
7h 14m
£28–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 802
5h 36m
£37–64
Drive 206.3 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Aintreecar 206.3 mi
3h 45m
£52–75
Fly Glasgow Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
5h 7m
£61–192
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
6h 6m
£81–226
Fly Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
6h 45m
£68–207
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
5h 27m
£59–171

Glasgow to Aintree by train

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Distance: 212.2 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One twice a week. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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