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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Ormskirktrain train
    3. Take the train from Ormskirk to Old Roantrain train
    2h 14m
    £16–34

  2. Line 41 bus, bus, line 300 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from George Street to Bus Stationbus bus 40 / ...
    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 47m
    £7–9

  3. Drive 46.8 mi

    1. Drive from Lancaster to Aintreecar car 46.8 mi
    1h 9m
    £12–17

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lancaster to Aintreetaxi taxi 46.8 mi
    1h 9m
    £95–120

  5. Line 41 bus, bus, line 310 bus

    1. Take the bus from George Street to Bus Stationbus bus 40 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 2A
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Aintree Retail Parkbus bus 310
    4h
    £7–9

Lancaster to Aintree by train

Calendar102Weekly Trains
Duration2h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 42.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 14m

What companies run services between Lancaster, Lancashire, England and Aintree, England?

You can take a train from Lancaster to Old Roan via Preston and Ormskirk in around 2h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to Aintree Retail Park via Bus Station and Southport Interchange in around 3h 47m.

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