The average train between Stranraer and Clitheroe takes 8h 20m and the fastest train takes 6h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Clitheroe. 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 4 times a day between Stranraer and Clitheroe. 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 Clitheroe at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 8h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Clitheroe. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Clitheroe station via Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
Stranraer to Clitheroe train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
Stranraer to Clitheroe train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Stranraer to Clitheroe train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Stranraer and Clitheroe is 205.5 km. The road distance is 501 km.
You can take a train from Stranraer to Clitheroe via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Preston, and Blackburn in around 7h 7m.