How to get from Halton (Lancs) to Aintree by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Halton (Lancs) to Aintree in North West, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 81 bus from War Memorial station to Lancaster station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the MERSEYRAIL train from Liverpool Central station to Aintree station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 48 min.

228min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8181
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Walk to Aintree
Leaves from War Memorial

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    War Memorial
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Lancaster City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lancaster
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lancaster
    740 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    68 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Central
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Ormskirk
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aintree
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Aintree
    Walk to
    Aintree
    400 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 81, TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS and 345

To get from Halton (Lancs) to Aintree in North West, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 81 bus from War Memorial station to Lancaster station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the 345 bus from Queen Square station to Aintree Station (Stop B) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 52 min.

232min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8181
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - 345345
Walk to Aintree
Leaves from War Memorial

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    War Memorial
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Lancaster City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lancaster
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lancaster
    740 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    68 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Queen Square
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 345345
    Wait for bus
    345
    Westvale
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aintree Station (Stop B)
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Aintree
    Walk to
    Aintree
    520 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Halton (Lancs) to Aintree

The distance between Halton (Lancs), North West and Aintree, North West is approximately 65.43 mi, which can typically be travelled in 228 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Halton (Lancs) 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 Halton (Lancs)

Halton (Lancs) is located at Halton (Lancs), North West and the nearest public transport station is War Memorial.

Bus stations close to Halton (Lancs):

  • War Memorial
  • New Street
  • Greyhound Hotel

Public transport stations close to Aintree, North West

Aintree is located at Aintree, North West and the nearest public transport station is Lingfield Close.

Train stations close to Aintree:

  • Fazakerley
  • Rice Lane
  • Orrell Park

Bus stations close to Aintree:

  • Lingfield Close
  • Breacon Walk
  • Abbeystead Avenue

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 81, TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS and 345

To get from Halton (Lancs) to Aintree in North West, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 81 bus from War Memorial station to Lancaster station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the 345 bus from Queen Square station to Aintree Station (Stop B) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 52 min.

232min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8181
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - 345345
Walk to Aintree
Leaves from War Memorial

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    War Memorial
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Lancaster City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lancaster
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lancaster
    740 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    68 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Queen Square
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 345345
    Wait for bus
    345
    Westvale
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aintree Station (Stop B)
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Aintree
    Walk to
    Aintree
    520 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Halton (Lancs) to Aintree?

    The fastest way takes 228 minutes, using Bus line 81, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line MERSEYRAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Halton (Lancs) to Aintree?

    The alternative route takes 232 minutes, using Bus line 81, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line 345.

  • Is there a direct bus between Halton (Lancs) and Aintree in North West?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 48 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Halton (Lancs) to Aintree in North West?

    The 81 bus line goes from War Memorial station near Halton (Lancs) to Lancaster City Centre station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Lancaster City Centre station near Aintree in North West

  • How long does it take to travel from Halton (Lancs) to Aintree in North West by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Halton (Lancs) and Aintree in North West by bus and train is about 3 hr 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Halton (Lancs) to get to Aintree in North West?

    Get on the 81 bus from the War Memorial stop near Halton (Lancs) in North West.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Halton (Lancs) and Aintree in North West?

    Get off the bus at the Lancaster City Centre station, which is closest to Aintree in North West.

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