The average train between Stranraer and Southport takes 8h 15m and the fastest train takes 6h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Southport. 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 Southport. 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 Southport at 8:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 8h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Southport. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Southport station via Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
Stranraer to Southport train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
Stranraer to Southport train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Stranraer to Southport train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Stranraer and Southport is 191.6 km. The road distance is 517 km.
You can take a train from Stranraer to Southport via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 6h 35m.