Preston to Stranraer Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Stranraer takes 6h 49m and the fastest train takes 5h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston 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.

6h 49m
Duration: 289 mi
Distance: £109
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

5h 55m

£80–166

Preston to Stranraer train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Preston and Stranraer. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Stranraer at 8:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 6h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

11:41 AM → 4:56 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
1:41 PM → 6:57 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
5:41 PM → 10:59 PM
5h 18m • 2 changes
9:42 PM → 8:54 AM
Arrives next day
11h 11m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:44 AM → 12:57 PM
6h 12m • 2 changes
11:41 AM → 4:56 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
1:41 PM → 6:57 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
5:41 PM → 10:59 PM
5h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:44 AM → 12:57 PM
6h 12m • 2 changes
11:41 AM → 4:56 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
1:41 PM → 6:57 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
5:41 PM → 10:59 PM
5h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:44 AM → 12:57 PM
6h 12m • 2 changes
11:41 AM → 4:56 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
1:41 PM → 6:57 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
5:41 PM → 10:59 PM
5h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:44 AM → 12:57 PM
6h 12m • 2 changes
11:41 AM → 4:56 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
1:41 PM → 6:57 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
5:41 PM → 10:59 PM
5h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:44 AM → 12:57 PM
6h 12m • 2 changes
11:41 AM → 4:56 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
1:41 PM → 6:57 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
5:41 PM → 10:58 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

11:00 AM → 4:31 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
2:05 PM → 7:30 PM
5h 24m • 2 changes
3:42 PM → 8:53 PM
5h 10m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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