Train Stranraer to Preston from £121 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Stranraer and Preston takes 6h and the fastest train takes 4h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Preston. 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
Duration: 289 mi
Distance: £121
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain

5h 16m

£84–200

Stranraer to Preston train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Stranraer and Preston. 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 Preston at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 6h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

7:08 PM → 3:06 AM
Arrives next day
7h 58m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

7:04 AM → 11:58 AM
4h 54m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 1:57 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 5:56 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
5:07 PM → 10:36 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 9, 2026

7:04 AM → 11:57 AM
4h 53m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 1:57 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 5:56 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
7:08 PM → 11:55 AM
Arrives next day
16h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, May 10, 2026

10:41 AM → 3:46 PM
5h 5m • 2 changes
12:41 PM → 5:56 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
2:41 PM → 8:02 PM
5h 21m • 2 changes
5:40 PM → 10:38 PM
4h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, May 11, 2026

7:04 AM → 11:58 AM
4h 54m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 1:57 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 5:56 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
5:07 PM → 10:36 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 12, 2026

7:04 AM → 11:58 AM
4h 54m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 1:57 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 5:56 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
5:07 PM → 10:36 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 13, 2026

7:04 AM → 11:58 AM
4h 54m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 1:57 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 5:56 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
5:07 PM → 10:36 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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