The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Aintree station (AIN)
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£5
Fastest journey
27 m
Average duration
27 m
Trains per day
23
Distance
7 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Aintree station (AIN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Aintree station (AIN) will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
To travel from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Aintree station (AIN) you need to make at least one change.
G86996 · S841999:330h29Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)10:02Aintree station (AIN)£51One-way1 change
G86992 · S842019:030h29Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)9:32Aintree station (AIN)£51One-way1 change
G86995 · S842009:180h29Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)9:47Aintree station (AIN)£51One-way1 change
G86537 · S8437811:570h27Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)12:24Aintree station (AIN)£51One-way1 change
G86984 · S842048:180h29Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)8:47Aintree station (AIN)£51One-way1 change
G86537 · S8437811:570h27Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)12:24Aintree station (AIN)£51One-way1 change
G86522 · S8438410:270h27Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)10:54Aintree station (AIN)£51One-way1 change
G86533 · S8437911:420h27Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)12:09Aintree station (AIN)£51One-way1 change
G86526 · S8438210:570h27Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)11:24Aintree station (AIN)£51One-way1 change
G86532 · S8438011:270h27Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)11:54Aintree station (AIN)£51One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Aintree station (AIN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Aintree station (AIN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 7 km
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Live departures
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Aintree station (AIN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Aintree station (AIN) trains for tomorrow, Friday 10 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G86982 · S84205 | 7:03 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h29 | 7:32 Aintree station (AIN) | 1 change | |
G86984 · S84204 | 7:18 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h29 | 7:47 Aintree station (AIN) | 1 change | |
G86986 · S84203 | 7:33 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h29 | 8:02 Aintree station (AIN) | 1 change | |
G86992 · S84201 | 8:03 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h29 | 8:32 Aintree station (AIN) | 1 change | |
G86995 · S84200 | 8:18 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h29 | 8:47 Aintree station (AIN) | 1 change | |
G86996 · S84199 | 8:33 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h29 | 9:02 Aintree station (AIN) | 1 change | |
G87002 · S84197 | 9:03 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h29 | 9:32 Aintree station (AIN) | 1 change | |
G87004 · S84196 | 9:18 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h29 | 9:47 Aintree station (AIN) | 1 change | |
G86522 · S84384 | 9:27 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h27 | 9:54 Aintree station (AIN) | 1 change | |
G87007 · S84195 | 9:33 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h29 | 10:02 Aintree station (AIN) | 1 change | |
G86523 · S84383 | 9:42 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h27 | 10:09 Aintree station (AIN) | 1 change | |
G87008 · S84194 | 9:48 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h29 | 10:17 Aintree station (AIN) | 1 change | |
G86526 · S84382 | 9:57 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h27 | 10:24 Aintree station (AIN) | 1 change | |
G87012 · S84193 | 10:03 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h29 | 10:32 Aintree station (AIN) | 1 change | |
G86529 · S84381 | 10:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h27 | 10:39 Aintree station (AIN) | 1 change | |
G87014 · S84192 | 10:18 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h29 | 10:47 Aintree station (AIN) | 1 change | |
G86532 · S84380 | 10:27 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h27 | 10:54 Aintree station (AIN) | 1 change | |
G87017 · S84191 | 10:33 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h29 | 11:02 Aintree station (AIN) | 1 change | |
G86533 · S84379 | 10:42 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h27 | 11:09 Aintree station (AIN) | 1 change | |
G87019 · S84190 | 10:48 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h29 | 11:17 Aintree station (AIN) | 1 change | |
G86537 · S84378 | 10:57 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h27 | 11:24 Aintree station (AIN) | 1 change | |
G87022 · S84189 | 11:03 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h29 | 11:32 Aintree station (AIN) | 1 change | |
G86538 · S84377 | 11:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0h27 | 11:39 Aintree station (AIN) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Aintree station (AIN)
Trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Aintree station (AIN) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 08:13, the last at 11:13. The fastest train covers the 7 km distance in 28m.
Distance 7 km |
Average train duration 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 28m |
First train 8:13 |
Last train 11:13 |
Train companies: Mersey Rail, Merseyrail from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Aintree station (AIN) trainsMersey Rail, Merseyrail trains will get you between Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Aintree station (AIN) from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Aintree station (AIN) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Aintree station (AIN) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Aintree station (AIN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Aintree station (AIN)
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- The Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Various retail establishments including Photo Booths to purchase items whilst in the station
- Car Park: Short stay car park located on Skelhorne Street & Long Stay Car Park located on Lord Nelson Street
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Starbucks
- JD Wetherspoon
- Taxi: The station taxi rank is located at Skelhorne Street side of the station. There are two customer help points located for passengers requiring assistance.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis at Liverpool Lime Street station can be provided at the taxi rank. If you require a private accessible taxi please locate a member of the station staff and they will provide you with a local taxi firm company number.
- Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
- Toilets Location: Male and Female toilets located on the station concourse by Lord Nelson street entrance
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key (RADAR) toilet is located next to the Male and Female toilets by the Lord Nelson Street entrance. If you do not have a key please locate a member of staff and they will provide you with one.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Pembroke Studios
- Riley’s Rooms
- Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Located on main concourse
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Alongside station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located in the main concourse.
- Suburban train lines: Wirral Line (green)
- Bus lines: 9, 10, 61, 82, 79, 86C, 500
- Train lines: Northern, West Midlands, TransPennine Express, East Midlands, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London Northwestern
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement services depart at the Bus stop on Skelhorne Street, near the Tesco Express. L3 5GA.
- 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.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Ormskirk Road, Liverpool L9
