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Preston to Stranraer trains

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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
£111
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
  3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
5h 51m
£82–167

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, October 12, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail5h 18m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail11h 11m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail6h 12m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail5h 14m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail5h 15m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail5h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail6h 12m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail5h 14m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail5h 15m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail5h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail6h 12m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail5h 14m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail5h 15m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail5h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail6h 12m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail5h 14m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail5h 15m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail5h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail6h 12m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail5h 14m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail5h 15m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail5h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail5h 30m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail5h 24m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail5h 10m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston 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.

Map of how to get from Preston to Stranraer.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 289 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Stranraer via Glasgow Central and Ayr in around 5h 51m.

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