Grand National 2026: Guide to three-day Aintree festival

Racegoers heading to the iconic Aintree meeting are advised to plan ahead, use public transport where possible and leave plenty of time.
Stagecoach Manchester and Merseyside will be running a dedicated shuttle bus service from Liverpool city centre to Aintree Racecourse across all three days of the Randox Grand National Festival.
Passengers can board the shuttle from Elliot Street in the city centre for a direct journey to Park Lane (Aintree Station), located just a short walk from the racecourse entrance.
Buses will run frequently throughout the day, helping visitors avoid the hassle of traffic and parking while travelling comfortably to and from the festival.
Tickets are priced at £5 for an adult single and £6 for an adult return.
During the festival, Merseyrail will operate a seven-and-a-half-minute frequency service, external between Liverpool city centre and Aintree stations on the Merseyrail Northern Line before and after the races.
The seven-and-a-half-minute service will run between Aintree and Liverpool Central/Moorfields stations from about 10:00 BST to 13:00 and 16:30 to 20:00.




