How to get from Atherton to Aintree by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Atherton to Aintree in North West, take the NORTHERN train from Atherton station to Southport station. Next, take the 300 bus from Chapel Street (Stop Ed) station to Aintree Station (Stop C) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min.

132min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 300300
Walk to Aintree
Leaves from Atherton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Atherton
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Southport
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southport
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chapel Street (Stop Ed)
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 300300
    Wait for bus
    300
    Liverpool
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aintree Station (Stop C)
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to Aintree
    Walk to
    Aintree
    550 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via NORTHERN, MERSEYRAIL and 58A

To get from Atherton to Aintree in North West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Atherton station to Southport station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERSEYRAIL train and finally take the 58A bus from Hornby Road station to Lingfield Close station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min.

148min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Bus - 58A58A
Walk to Aintree
Leaves from Atherton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Atherton
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Southport
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southport
    54 min
  • 4
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Liverpool Central
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bootle New Strand
    32 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hornby Road
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 7
    Bus - 58A58A
    Wait for bus
    58A
    Liverpool
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lingfield Close
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Aintree
    Walk to
    Aintree
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Atherton to Aintree

The distance between Atherton, North West and Aintree, North West is approximately 39.55 mi, which can typically be travelled in 132 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Atherton to Aintree by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in North West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Atherton

Atherton is located at Atherton, North West and the nearest public transport station is Gloucester Street.

Bus stations close to Atherton:

  • Gloucester Street
  • Car Bank Square
  • Atherton Rail Station (Stop A)

Public transport stations close to Aintree, North West

Aintree is located at Aintree, North West and the nearest public transport station is Abbeystead Avenue.

Train stations close to Aintree:

  • Aintree
  • Old Roan
  • Orrell Park

Bus stations close to Aintree:

  • Abbeystead Avenue
  • Lingfield Close
  • Hereford Drive

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via NORTHERN, MERSEYRAIL and 58A

To get from Atherton to Aintree in North West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Atherton station to Southport station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERSEYRAIL train and finally take the 58A bus from Hornby Road station to Lingfield Close station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min.

148min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Bus - 58A58A
Walk to Aintree
Leaves from Atherton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Atherton
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Southport
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southport
    54 min
  • 4
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Liverpool Central
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bootle New Strand
    32 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hornby Road
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 7
    Bus - 58A58A
    Wait for bus
    58A
    Liverpool
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lingfield Close
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Aintree
    Walk to
    Aintree
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Atherton to Aintree?

    The fastest way takes 132 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line 300.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Atherton to Aintree?

    The alternative route takes 148 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line MERSEYRAIL, Bus line 58A.

  • Is there a direct train between Atherton and Aintree in North West?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 12 min.

  • Which train line goes from Atherton to Aintree in North West?

    The NORTHERN train line goes from Atherton station near Atherton to Southport station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Southport station near Aintree in North West

  • How long does it take to travel from Atherton to Aintree in North West by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Atherton and Aintree in North West by train and bus is about 2 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Atherton to get to Aintree in North West?

    Get on the NORTHERN train from the Atherton station near Atherton in North West.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Atherton and Aintree in North West?

    Get off the train at the Southport stop, which is closest to Aintree in North West.

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