Manchester to Stranraer Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Stranraer takes 7h 43m and the fastest train takes 6h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester 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 43m
Duration: 320 mi
Distance: £123
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain
Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain

7h 10m

£87–184

Manchester to Stranraer train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Manchester and Stranraer. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Stranraer at 8:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 7h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:52 PM → 8:53 PM
6h 1m • 3 changes
8:30 PM → 8:54 AM
Arrives next day
12h 24m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:52 AM → 12:57 PM
7h 4m • 3 changes
10:53 AM → 4:56 PM
6h 2m • 3 changes
12:37 PM → 6:57 PM
6h 20m • 3 changes
4:53 PM → 10:59 PM
6h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:52 AM → 12:57 PM
7h 4m • 3 changes
10:53 AM → 4:56 PM
6h 2m • 3 changes
12:37 PM → 6:57 PM
6h 20m • 3 changes
4:53 PM → 10:59 PM
6h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:52 AM → 12:57 PM
7h 4m • 3 changes
10:53 AM → 4:56 PM
6h 2m • 3 changes
12:37 PM → 6:57 PM
6h 20m • 3 changes
4:53 PM → 10:59 PM
6h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:52 AM → 12:57 PM
7h 4m • 3 changes
10:53 AM → 4:56 PM
6h 2m • 3 changes
12:37 PM → 6:57 PM
6h 20m • 3 changes
4:53 PM → 10:59 PM
6h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:52 AM → 12:57 PM
7h 4m • 3 changes
10:53 AM → 4:56 PM
6h 2m • 3 changes
12:37 PM → 6:57 PM
6h 20m • 3 changes
4:53 PM → 10:59 PM
6h 6m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:52 AM → 12:57 PM
7h 4m • 3 changes
10:53 AM → 4:56 PM
6h 2m • 3 changes
12:53 PM → 6:57 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
4:53 PM → 10:58 PM
6h 4m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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