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The average train between Stranraer and Preston takes 5h 34m 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.
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 3:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 5h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Preston. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Preston station via Ayr station and Glasgow Central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
Stranraer to Preston train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
Stranraer to Preston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.
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The distance between Stranraer and Preston is 196.9 km. The road distance is 303 km.
You can take a train from Stranraer to Preston via Ayr and Glasgow Central in around 5h 14m.
