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Trip Overview

The average train between Stranraer and Blackpool takes 6h 52m and the fastest train takes 5h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Blackpool. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 52m
Duration
306 mi
Distance
£117
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Stranraer to Blackpool train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Stranraer and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stranraer is at 7:40 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 6:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 6h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 58m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailCaledonian SleeperNorthern Trains Limited11h 14m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast5h 27m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 50m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 21m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast5h 27m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 50m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 21m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast5h 27m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 50m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 21m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast5h 27m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 50m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 21m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited17h 57m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited5h 43m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 24m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 24m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast5h 27m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 50m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 21m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 58m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Stranraer to Blackpool? 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: 306.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 52m

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

You can take a train from Stranraer to Blackpool North via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 5h 47m.

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