The average train between Stranraer and Lancaster takes 5h 57m and the fastest train takes 4h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Lancaster. 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 Lancaster. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stranraer is at 7:40 PM which arrives into Lancaster at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 5h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Lancaster station via Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
Stranraer to Lancaster train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
Stranraer to Lancaster train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Lancaster station.
Book your Stranraer to Lancaster train tickets online with ScotRail and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Stranraer and Lancaster is 172.6 km. The road distance is 432 km.
You can take a train from Stranraer to Lancaster via Ayr and Glasgow Central in around 4h 58m.