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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Aintree
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Aintree among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €7.
Distance: 47 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€5 Average price Cheapest | €23 Average price |
1h 35m Average total duration 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Manchester to Aintree
Buses from Manchester to Aintree run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:41, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 47 km distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 47 km |
Average bus duration 1h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 00:41 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Bus providers: Megabus from Manchester to AintreeYou can travel by bus between Manchester to Aintree with Megabus for as low as €5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Manchester to Aintree
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Aintree by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Aintree, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Manchester to Aintree
- 05:00-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the interchange.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 42, 43, 135 Tram: Metrolink
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café at the Station (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 50, 192, 201, 203, 205, 219, 255, 256 Train: Manchester Piccadilly Metro: Piccadilly Gardens
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Burger King (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal, with several companies offering services.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 43, 103 Train: Manchester Airport
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