Manchester to Stranraer Trains

Manchester to Stranraer trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Stranraer takes 7h 44m 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 44m
Duration: 320 mi
Distance: £123
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train

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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 5m

£87–194

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 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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
8:37 PM → 8:54 AM
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12h 17m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 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, October 14, 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, October 15, 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 Friday, October 16, 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, October 17, 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
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:58 AM → 4:31 PM
6h 32m • 3 changes
1:06 PM → 7:30 PM
6h 23m • 3 changes
2:52 PM → 8:53 PM
6h 1m • 3 changes

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Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Stranraer? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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Manchester to Stranraer train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

10:53 AM → 4:56 PM

12:37 PM → 6:57 PM

4:53 PM → 10:59 PM

8:37 PM → 8:54 AMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:52 AM → 12:57 PM

10:53 AM → 4:56 PM

12:37 PM → 6:57 PM

4:53 PM → 10:59 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:52 AM → 12:57 PM

10:53 AM → 4:56 PM

12:37 PM → 6:57 PM

4:53 PM → 10:59 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:52 AM → 12:57 PM

10:53 AM → 4:56 PM

12:37 PM → 6:57 PM

4:53 PM → 10:59 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:52 AM → 12:57 PM

10:53 AM → 4:56 PM

12:37 PM → 6:57 PM

4:53 PM → 10:59 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:52 AM → 12:57 PM

10:53 AM → 4:56 PM

12:53 PM → 6:57 PM

4:53 PM → 10:58 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:58 AM → 4:31 PM

1:06 PM → 7:30 PM

2:52 PM → 8:53 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Stranraer, Scotland?

Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Preston

Train trips from Manchester

Train trips to Stranraer

Alternative transport options

8:37 PM → 8:54 AM
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