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Trip Overview

The average train between St Helens and Stranraer takes 7h 29m and the fastest train takes 6h. The train service runs several times per day from St Helens 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 29m
Duration
313 mi
Distance
£128
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

St Helens to Stranraer train times

Trains run 5 times a day between St Helens and Stranraer. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Stranraer at 8:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 7h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail6h 3m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail11h 58m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail6h 56m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail6h • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail6h • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail6h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail6h 56m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail6h • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail6h • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail6h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail6h 56m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail6h • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail6h • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail6h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail6h 56m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail6h • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail6h • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail6h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail6h 56m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail6h • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail6h • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail6h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail7h 34m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail6h 47m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail6h 10m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from St Helens to Stranraer? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from St Helens to Stranraer.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 312.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 29m

What companies run services between St Helens, England and Stranraer, Scotland?

You can take a train from St Helens Central to Stranraer via Wigan North Western, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 6h 54m.

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