The average train between Stranraer and Wigan takes 6h 40m and the fastest train takes 5h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Wigan. 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 Wigan. 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 Wigan at 12:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 6h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Wigan station via Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
Stranraer to Wigan train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
Stranraer to Wigan train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Stranraer to Wigan train tickets online with ScotRail and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Stranraer and Wigan is 216.9 km. The road distance is 489 km.
You can take a train from Stranraer to Wigan North Western via Ayr and Glasgow Central in around 5h 36m.