Stranraer to Manchester Trains

Stranraer to Manchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Stranraer and Manchester takes 7h 13m and the fastest train takes 5h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Manchester. 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 13m
Duration: 320 mi
Distance: £136
Average price: 5 times a day
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Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain

6h 23m

£104–193

Stranraer to Manchester train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Stranraer and Manchester. 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 Manchester at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 7h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

10:41 AM → 5:19 PM
6h 38m • 3 changes
12:41 PM → 6:50 PM
6h 9m • 3 changes
2:41 PM → 9:50 PM
7h 9m • 3 changes
5:40 PM → 11:19 PM
5h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:04 AM → 12:53 PM
5h 49m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 2:53 PM
5h 53m • 3 changes
1:05 PM → 6:53 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
5:07 PM → 11:21 PM
6h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:04 AM → 12:53 PM
5h 49m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 2:53 PM
5h 53m • 3 changes
1:05 PM → 6:53 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
5:07 PM → 11:21 PM
6h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:04 AM → 12:53 PM
5h 49m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 2:53 PM
5h 53m • 3 changes
1:05 PM → 6:53 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
5:07 PM → 11:21 PM
6h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:04 AM → 12:53 PM
5h 49m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 2:53 PM
5h 53m • 3 changes
1:05 PM → 6:53 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
5:07 PM → 11:21 PM
6h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:04 AM → 12:53 PM
5h 49m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 2:53 PM
5h 53m • 3 changes
1:05 PM → 6:53 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
5:07 PM → 11:21 PM
6h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:04 AM → 12:53 PM
5h 49m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 2:53 PM
5h 53m • 3 changes
1:05 PM → 6:53 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Stranraer to Manchester? 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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Stranraer to Manchester train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

10:41 AM → 5:19 PM

12:41 PM → 6:50 PM

2:41 PM → 9:50 PM

5:40 PM → 11:19 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:04 AM → 12:53 PM

9:00 AM → 2:53 PM

1:05 PM → 6:53 PM

5:07 PM → 11:21 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:04 AM → 12:53 PM

9:00 AM → 2:53 PM

1:05 PM → 6:53 PM

5:07 PM → 11:21 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:04 AM → 12:53 PM

9:00 AM → 2:53 PM

1:05 PM → 6:53 PM

5:07 PM → 11:21 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:04 AM → 12:53 PM

9:00 AM → 2:53 PM

1:05 PM → 6:53 PM

5:07 PM → 11:21 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:04 AM → 12:53 PM

9:00 AM → 2:53 PM

1:05 PM → 6:53 PM

5:07 PM → 11:21 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:04 AM → 12:53 PM

9:00 AM → 2:53 PM

1:05 PM → 6:53 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Stranraer to Ayr

Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central

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