The average train between Stranraer and Blackburn takes 7h 1m and the fastest train takes 5h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Blackburn. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Stranraer and Blackburn. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stranraer is at 7:08 PM which arrives into Blackburn at 12:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 7h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Blackburn station via Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
Stranraer to Blackburn train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
Stranraer to Blackburn train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Stranraer to Blackburn train tickets online with ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper and 3 other operators.
The distance between Stranraer and Blackburn is 208.9 km. The road distance is 484 km.
You can take a train from Stranraer to Blackburn via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 6h.