The average train between Stranraer and Blackpool takes 6h 42m 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.
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 7:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 6h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Blackpool station via Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
Stranraer to Blackpool train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
Stranraer to Blackpool train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Stranraer to Blackpool train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Stranraer and Blackpool is 176.1 km. The road distance is 493 km.
You can take a train from Stranraer to Blackpool North via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 5h 48m.