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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
£134
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
  3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
6h 55m
£101–181

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 Friday, October 9, 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 Saturday, October 10, 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, October 11, 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

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail12h 11m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 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 Tuesday, October 13, 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, October 14, 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, October 15, 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

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.

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  • 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 55m.

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