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The cheapest and fastest trains from Eccles to Aintree
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
1 h 13 m
Average duration
1 h 13 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
41 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Eccles to Aintree is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Eccles to Aintree will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
Fast trains
To travel from Eccles to Aintree you need to make at least one change.

06:051h16
Eccles07:21Old Roan
£121One-way
1 change

07:051h14
Eccles08:19Old Roan
£121One-way
1 change

08:051h14
Eccles09:19Old Roan
£121One-way
1 change

09:061h13
Eccles10:19Old Roan
£121One-way
1 change

10:051h14
Eccles11:19Old Roan
£121One-way
1 change

09:061h13
Eccles10:19Old Roan
£121One-way
1 change

12:061h13
Eccles13:19Old Roan
£121One-way
1 change

13:061h13
Eccles14:19Old Roan
£121One-way
1 change

16:051h13
Eccles17:18Old Roan
£121One-way
1 change

17:051h13
Eccles18:18Old Roan
£121One-way
1 change
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Eccles to Aintree
Trains from Eccles to Aintree run on average 16 times per day, taking around 1h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 41 km |
Average train duration 1h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 1h 13m |
First train 07:19 |
Last train 22:54 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), Northern Trains Limited from Eccles to Aintree trainsNorthern Rail (3), Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Eccles and Aintree from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Northern Trains Limited
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 13m
Cheapest Price
£12
Northern Trains Limited frequency
16 a day
FAQs: Eccles to Aintree train
FAQs: Travel by train from Eccles to Aintree easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Eccles to Aintree.

The train distance from Eccles to Aintree is 41 km.
Booking trains from Eccles to Aintree in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
To get from Eccles to Aintree, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The cost of a train ticket from Eccles to Aintree can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £12, while the average price tends to be around £12.
The train journey from Eccles to Aintree covers a distance of 41 km and takes approximately 1h 13m. Trains run 16 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Eccles to Aintree is by train, costing approximately £12.
The first train from Eccles to Aintree leaves at 7:19.
The last train from Eccles to Aintree departs at 22:54.
The train station in Eccles that goes to Aintree is Eccles (Manchester) (ECC), and it arrives at Aintree station (AIN).
Trains from Eccles to Aintree run approximately 16 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Eccles to Aintree.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Eccles to Aintree.
Yes, you can take the train from Eccles to Aintree.
There is no night train service from Eccles to Aintree.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Eccles and Aintree
Eccles
Aintree
The major train station for departures in Eccles is Eccles (Manchester). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Eccles (Manchester) for your trip from Eccles to Aintree.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 12:55 Saturday 07:25 - 13:55 Sunday Closed
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C Station, Manchester platform: up one step from car park to ticket office then down 35 steps onto platform. Liverpool platform: up one step from car park to ticket office then along footbridge and down 35 steps onto platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Eccles (Manchester)
- Onward travel information: There are bus services available at Eccles Interchange, 300 yards or 5 minutes walk away. TFGM Traveline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the entrance to the station car park.
- Metro: Tram stop 300 yards from the station. Metrolink 0161 205 2000
Amenities at train station
information
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C Station, Services towards Manchester: From Green Lane access through an underpass (17 paces) and up 38 steps onto the platform. Services Towards Liverpool : From Green Lane, up 40 steps onto the platform
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transport options for Patricroft
- Onward travel information: On Green Lane for buses to Clifton or Eccles. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Green Lane. Towards Manchester, outside station front. Towards Liverpool, outside Queens Arms Pub.
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
The major train station for arrivals in Aintree is Aintree. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Aintree for your journey to Aintree from Eccles.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Sunday 05:30 - 11:30 Monday - Friday 05:30 - 11:30 Saturday 05:30 - 11:30 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform." Access to the Ormskirk bound platform is via a ramped overbridge
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Aintree
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Ormskirk Road, Liverpool L9
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:48 - 00:13 Sunday 08:13 - 00:13 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A: "This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform" Car park and ticket office are step free. Platforms can also be accessed via lifts.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: in car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
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