How To Find Us
Aintree Racecourse is located on the A59, just one mile from the M57 and M58, which link the M62 and M6. Follow the A59 to Liverpool and the yellow/tourism signs as you approach the racecourse for routes to the car parks.
Map Marker: AINTREE RACECOURSE
Ormskirk Road, Aintree, Liverpool L9 5ASTel. 0151 523 2600
BY RAIL
The easiest way to reach Aintree is by train with Merseyrail. Aintree Station is directly opposite the racecourse, where regular trains run every 15 minutes on race days (more frequently during The Randox Grand National Festival).
If you are travelling to Aintree from outside of the Liverpool City Region, Lime Street is the main train station within the city centre. Liverpool Central station is just a short walk from Lime Street, where you can catch a train to Aintree.
BY BUS
Aintree can be reached by bus on services: 300, 310 and 345 both to and from Liverpool.
For further information on bus routes, contact Merseytravel on 0151 236 7676 or visit www.merseytravel.gov.uk/journeyplanner
BY CAR
- From South Leave M6 at J21A and join M62 west. Leave M62 at J6 to join M57, follow signs for races.
- From North Leave M6 at J26 and join M58, follow signs for races.
- From Mersey Tunnels follow signs for Preston, then for A59, then signs for races.
The main entrance to the racecourse via Grand National Avenue is just off Ormskirk Road (A59). Please use this entrance for conference and events. For Sat Nav users, please enter the postcode L9 5AS.
The entrance to the Aintree Golf Centre is on Aintree Road, Melling, Liverpool. For Sat Nav users, please enter the postcode L9 5AB.
BY AIR
Liverpool John Lennon Airport is the nearest airport to the racecourse and is a 20-minute drive by road.
Alternatively, take a bus to Liverpool South Parkway Merseyrail station where you can catch a train to Aintree [change at Liverpool Central or Moorfields onto the Ormskirk train].
The journey takes approximately 1 hour. Manchester Airport is approximately a 45-minute drive by road.
Map Marker: AINTREE RACECOURSE
Ormskirk Road, Aintree, Liverpool L9 5ASTel. 0151 523 2600
Map Marker: Liverpool Lime Street Train Station, L1 1JD
Liverpool Lime Street Station, Liverpool, L1 1JDMap Marker: Liverpool Central Train Station, L1 1QE
Liverpool Central Station, L1 1QEMap Marker: Aintree Train Station, L9 5BE
Aintree Train Station, L9 5BEMap Marker: Liverpool John Lennon Airport, L24 1YD
Speke Hall Ave, Speke, Liverpool L24 1YDTRANSPORT LOCATIONS
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Parking
There is parking for up to 1,800 cars.
Car parking is available for free at Aintree on non Grand National meetings.
For the Randox Health Grand National Festival car parking is limited and must be purchased in advance. To enquire or make a booking, call the Booking Line on 0344 579 3001.
Parking needs to be pre-booked and is not available for purchase on the day.