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Direct services & connecting journeys
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Before you start your journey
Departing from Aintree
- Departure station
- Aintree station guide
- Address
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- Ormskirk Road, Aintree L9 5BE
Operators serving Aintree
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Facilities at Aintree
- Ticket Office
- Step-Free Access
Parking & meeting your train
- Paid station car park
Explore the area around Aintree
- Aintree Racecourse
- Grand National
About your departure station
Founded in 1848 by the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway, Aintree Station became synonymous with the Grand National.
Rebuilt several times to handle race crowds, it combines everyday commuter use with major event capacity.
The station's unique dual role reflects Aintree's identity as both Liverpool suburb and world famous sporting venue, having evolved from Victorian racing specials to modern Merseyrail services while maintaining its special place in British sporting and railway history.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Aintree to London Waterloo?
Open the ticket search and enter Aintree as your departure station and London Waterloo as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Aintree and London Waterloo?
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Can I include a Railcard?
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