Taking the train from Buckley to Aintree in 1 hour 40 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Buckley to Aintree? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 1 hour 51 minutes to travel the 22 miles (35 km) from Buckley to Aintree by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 40 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 11 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with Transport for Wales or Merseyrail, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Book train tickets from Buckley to Aintree in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Aintree by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Buckley to Aintree
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Buckley to Aintree is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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