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Trains from Reading to Aintree (AIN)

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27

train journeys
per day

162

miles (261 kms)

4hrs 2 mins

fastest journey

02:24 / 00:30

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 7 changes)

6

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Reading to Aintree (AIN)

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On a typical weekday there are 27 scheduled rail journeys between Reading and Aintree , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 27 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Reading to Aintree is approximately 162 miles (261 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 15 mins.

Merseyrail, GWR, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, London Overground, Avanti West Coast are the main train operating companies running services between Reading and Aintree.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Reading to Aintree. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 2 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Reading to Aintree

Journeys from Reading to Aintree Today

  • Mon 24th Jun
    02:24
    6 hrs 53 mins 5 changes
    09:17
    Reading
    Aintree
    Reading to Aintree
  • Mon 24th Jun
    03:54
    5 hrs 53 mins 5 changes
    09:47
    Reading
    Aintree
    Reading to Aintree
  • Mon 24th Jun
    06:15
    4 hrs 2 mins 3 changes
    10:17
    Reading
    Aintree
    Reading to Aintree
  • Mon 24th Jun
    06:45
    4 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    11:02
    Reading
    Aintree
    Reading to Aintree
  • Mon 24th Jun
    07:15
    4 hrs 2 mins 3 changes
    11:17
    Reading
    Aintree
    Reading to Aintree
  • Mon 24th Jun
    08:13
    4 hrs 34 mins 5 changes
    12:47
    Reading
    Aintree
    Reading to Aintree
  • Mon 24th Jun
    08:15
    4 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    13:02
    Reading
    Aintree
    Reading to Aintree
  • Mon 24th Jun
    09:15
    4 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    14:02
    Reading
    Aintree
    Reading to Aintree
  • Mon 24th Jun
    10:08
    4 hrs 39 mins 5 changes
    14:47
    Reading
    Aintree
    Reading to Aintree
  • Mon 24th Jun
    10:15
    4 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    15:02
    Reading
    Aintree
    Reading to Aintree
  • Mon 24th Jun
    11:07
    4 hrs 40 mins 5 changes
    15:47
    Reading
    Aintree
    Reading to Aintree
  • Mon 24th Jun
    11:45
    4 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    16:02
    Reading
    Aintree
    Reading to Aintree
  • Mon 24th Jun
    12:08
    4 hrs 39 mins 5 changes
    16:47
    Reading
    Aintree
    Reading to Aintree
  • Mon 24th Jun
    12:15
    4 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    17:02
    Reading
    Aintree
    Reading to Aintree
  • Mon 24th Jun
    13:09
    4 hrs 38 mins 5 changes
    17:47
    Reading
    Aintree
    Reading to Aintree
  • Mon 24th Jun
    13:15
    4 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    18:02
    Reading
    Aintree
    Reading to Aintree
  • Mon 24th Jun
    14:15
    4 hrs 2 mins 3 changes
    18:17
    Reading
    Aintree
    Reading to Aintree
  • Mon 24th Jun
    14:45
    4 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    19:02
    Reading
    Aintree
    Reading to Aintree
  • Mon 24th Jun
    15:14
    4 hrs 18 mins 3 changes
    19:32
    Reading
    Aintree
    Reading to Aintree
  • Mon 24th Jun
    15:43
    4 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    20:02
    Reading
    Aintree
    Reading to Aintree

About Reading Station

Station name Reading (RDG)
Address Reading station, Station Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZ
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 22:00
Saturday 06:15 - 22:00
Sunday 07:15 - 22:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Aintree Station

Station name Aintree (AIN)
Address Aintree station, Ormskirk Road, Aintree, Merseyside, L9 5BE
Managed by ME

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Sunday 05:30 - 11:30
Monday to Friday 05:30 - 11:30
Saturday 05:30 - 11:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Reading and Aintree

The travel time between Reading and Aintree by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 15 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 2 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Reading and Aintree vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 27 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 02:24, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:30.

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Amenities on trains between Reading and Aintree can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Reading & Aintree. owever, there are 27 possible journeys which require a change.

Merseyrail, GWR, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, London Overground, Avanti West Coast are the main train operating companies running services between Reading and Aintree.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Reading and Aintree, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.