Stranraer to Preston Trains

Stranraer to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Stranraer and Preston takes 5h 54m and the fastest train takes 4h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 54m
Duration: 289 mi
Distance: £111
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain

5h 14m

£79–173

Stranraer to Preston train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Stranraer and Preston. 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 Preston at 3:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 5h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

9:00 AM → 1:57 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 5:56 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
5:07 PM → 10:36 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
7:04 PM → 3:06 AM
Arrives next day
8h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:04 AM → 11:57 AM
4h 53m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 1:57 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 5:56 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
5:07 PM → 10:36 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:04 AM → 11:57 AM
4h 53m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 1:57 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 5:56 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
5:07 PM → 10:36 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:04 AM → 11:57 AM
4h 53m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 1:57 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 5:56 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
5:07 PM → 10:36 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:04 AM → 11:57 AM
4h 53m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 1:57 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 5:56 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
7:08 PM → 11:55 AM
Arrives next day
16h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

10:41 AM → 3:46 PM
5h 5m • 2 changes
12:41 PM → 5:56 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
2:41 PM → 8:02 PM
5h 21m • 2 changes
5:40 PM → 10:38 PM
4h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:04 AM → 11:57 AM
4h 53m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 1:57 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 5:56 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
5:07 PM → 10:36 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

9:00 AM → 1:57 PM

1:05 PM → 5:56 PM

5:07 PM → 10:36 PM

7:04 PM → 3:06 AMArrives next day

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:04 AM → 11:57 AM

9:00 AM → 1:57 PM

1:05 PM → 5:56 PM

5:07 PM → 10:36 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:04 AM → 11:57 AM

9:00 AM → 1:57 PM

1:05 PM → 5:56 PM

5:07 PM → 10:36 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:04 AM → 11:57 AM

9:00 AM → 1:57 PM

1:05 PM → 5:56 PM

5:07 PM → 10:36 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:04 AM → 11:57 AM

9:00 AM → 1:57 PM

1:05 PM → 5:56 PM

7:08 PM → 11:55 AMArrives next day

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

10:41 AM → 3:46 PM

12:41 PM → 5:56 PM

2:41 PM → 8:02 PM

5:40 PM → 10:38 PM

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:04 AM → 11:57 AM

9:00 AM → 1:57 PM

1:05 PM → 5:56 PM

5:07 PM → 10:36 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Stranraer to Ayr

Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central

Train trips from Stranraer

Train trips to Preston

Alternative transport options

7:04 PM → 3:06 AM
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7:08 PM → 11:55 AM
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