How to get to Aintree Racecourse (Grand National)
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Grand National 2026 (April 11) is world's most famous steeplechase — 30 fences including Becher's Brook, Foinavon, The Chair. 500m+ TV viewers globally. Book Titanic Hotel (waterfront) or Aintree Park Hotel (closest). Combine with Liverpool Beatles Museum + The Cavern Club for a Merseyside weekend.
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Nearest airports
Liverpool John Lennon Airport
LPL
30 min
20 km drive
Bus 500 to Liverpool One → Merseyrail Northern Line to Aintree
Manchester Airport
MAN
55 min
55 km drive
Direct train MAN → Liverpool Lime Street → Merseyrail Northern to Aintree
Public transport
Merseyrail Northern Line to Aintree station — 5-min walk to Steeplechase entrance. Grand National Saturday extra trains every 5 min.
Parking + driving
On-site parking sold via Aintree — book 6+ months ahead for Grand National.
Where to stay near Aintree Racecourse (Grand National)
Titanic Hotel Liverpool
Historic dock + spa
GBP 200-600
per night
Hope Street Hotel Liverpool
Boutique + Georgian Quarter
GBP 250-500
per night
Malmaison Liverpool
Waterfront + walkable
GBP 180-400
per night
Aintree Park Hotel
Closest hotel to racecourse
GBP 150-350
per night
All Liverpool hotels — live prices
What happens at Aintree Racecourse (Grand National)
Grand National Festival (3 days early April — Grand National Saturday is the flagship, 30 fences over 4 miles 2½ furlongs). Aintree Beefy 100 (October) + Old Roan Chase (October). Concerts occasional.
Travel tip
Grand National 2026 (April 11) is world's most famous steeplechase — 30 fences including Becher's Brook, Foinavon, The Chair. 500m+ TV viewers globally. Book Titanic Hotel (waterfront) or Aintree Park Hotel (closest). Combine with Liverpool Beatles Museum + The Cavern Club for a Merseyside weekend.
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