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Manchester to Stranraer trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Stranraer takes 7h 44m and the fastest train takes 6h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Stranraer. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 44m
Duration
320 mi
Distance
£135
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain train
  2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
  4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
7h 6m
£94–221

Manchester to Stranraer train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Manchester and Stranraer. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Stranraer at 8:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 7h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Stranraer.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 319.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Stranraer, Scotland?

You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Stranraer via Preston, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 7h 6m.

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