Bolton to Stranraer Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Bolton and Stranraer takes 7h 29m and the fastest train takes 5h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Bolton to Stranraer. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 29m
Duration: 309 mi
Distance: £118
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain

6h 50m

£83–178

Bolton to Stranraer train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Bolton and Stranraer. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 8:53 PM which arrives into Stranraer at 8:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 7h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

11:08 AM → 4:56 PM
5h 47m • 3 changes
12:53 PM → 6:57 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
5:08 PM → 10:59 PM
5h 51m • 3 changes
8:53 PM → 8:54 AM
Arrives next day
12h 1m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:08 AM → 12:57 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
11:08 AM → 4:56 PM
5h 47m • 3 changes
1:08 PM → 6:57 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
5:08 PM → 10:58 PM
5h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

10:12 AM → 4:31 PM
6h 19m • 3 changes
1:22 PM → 7:30 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
3:08 PM → 8:53 PM
5h 44m • 3 changes
8:20 PM → 8:54 AM
Arrives next day
12h 33m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:08 AM → 12:57 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
11:08 AM → 4:56 PM
5h 47m • 3 changes
12:53 PM → 6:57 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
5:08 PM → 10:59 PM
5h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:08 AM → 12:57 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
11:08 AM → 4:56 PM
5h 47m • 3 changes
12:53 PM → 6:57 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
5:08 PM → 10:59 PM
5h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:08 AM → 12:57 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
11:08 AM → 4:56 PM
5h 47m • 3 changes
12:53 PM → 6:57 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
5:08 PM → 10:59 PM
5h 51m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

6:08 AM → 12:57 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
11:08 AM → 4:56 PM
5h 47m • 3 changes
12:53 PM → 6:57 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
5:08 PM → 10:59 PM
5h 51m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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