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The cheapest and fastest trains from Stranraer to Blackpool
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£68
Average price
£108
Fastest journey
5 h 45 m
Average duration
6 h 1 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
176 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stranraer to Blackpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stranraer to Blackpool will cost around £108 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £68.
Fast trains
To travel from Stranraer to Blackpool you need to make at least 3 changes.
Y65906 · Y65963 · Y66627+
W0979609:006h50
Stranraer station (STR)15:50Blackpool North (BPN)
£681One-way
4 changes
Y65906 · Y65963 · Y66627+
W0979609:007h21
Stranraer station (STR)16:21Layton (LAY)
£681One-way
4 changes
Y65906 · Y65963 · Y66627+
W0979609:007h26
Stranraer station (STR)16:26Blackpool South (BPS)
£681One-way
4 changes
Y65897 · Y65972 · Y66652+
W0980913:056h48
Stranraer station (STR)19:53Blackpool North (BPN)
£1151One-way
4 changes
Y65897 · Y65972 · Y66652+
W0980913:057h20
Stranraer station (STR)20:25Blackpool South (BPS)
£1151One-way
4 changes
Y65897 · Y66337+
W10476+
Y0090013:055h45
Stranraer station (STR)18:50Layton (LAY)
£1251One-way
3 changes
Y65897 · Y66337+
W10476+
Y0090013:055h49
Stranraer station (STR)18:54Blackpool North (BPN)
£1251One-way
3 changes
Y65906 · Y66305+
W10468+
Y0214409:005h50
Stranraer station (STR)14:50Blackpool North (BPN)
£1251One-way
3 changes
Y65897 · Y66337+
W10476+
Y0443513:056h20
Stranraer station (STR)19:25Blackpool South (BPS)
£1251One-way
3 changes
Y65906 · Y66305+
W10468+
Y0215809:006h22
Stranraer station (STR)15:22Layton (LAY)
£1251One-way
3 changes
Live departures
Stranraer to Blackpool train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 04:03
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y65906 · Y65963 · Y66627+ W09796 | On time 09:00 Stranraer station (STR) | 6h50 | 15:50 Blackpool North (BPN) | 4 changes | |
Y65906 · Y65963 · Y66627+ W09796 | On time 09:00 Stranraer station (STR) | 7h21 | 16:21 Layton (LAY) | 4 changes | |
Y65906 · Y66305+ W10468+ Y03258 | On time 09:00 Stranraer station (STR) | 6h25 | 15:25 Blackpool South (BPS) | 3 changes | |
Y65906 · Y66305+ W10468+ Y02144 | On time 09:00 Stranraer station (STR) | 5h50 | 14:50 Blackpool North (BPN) | 3 changes | |
Y65906 · Y65963 · Y66627+ W09796 | On time 09:00 Stranraer station (STR) | 7h26 | 16:26 Blackpool South (BPS) | 4 changes | |
Y65906 · Y66305+ W10468+ Y02158 | On time 09:00 Stranraer station (STR) | 6h22 | 15:22 Layton (LAY) | 3 changes | |
Y65897 · Y65972 · Y66652+ W09809 | On time 13:05 Stranraer station (STR) | 6h48 | 19:53 Blackpool North (BPN) | 4 changes | |
Y65897 · Y65972 · Y66652+ W09809 | On time 13:05 Stranraer station (STR) | 7h20 | 20:25 Blackpool South (BPS) | 4 changes | |
Y65897 · Y66337+ W10476+ Y00900 | On time 13:05 Stranraer station (STR) | 5h45 | 18:50 Layton (LAY) | 3 changes | |
Y65897 · Y65972 · Y66652+ W09809 | On time 13:05 Stranraer station (STR) | 7h16 | 20:21 Layton (LAY) | 4 changes | |
Y65897 · Y66337+ W10476+ Y04435 | On time 13:05 Stranraer station (STR) | 6h20 | 19:25 Blackpool South (BPS) | 3 changes | |
Y65897 · Y66337+ W10476+ Y00900 | On time 13:05 Stranraer station (STR) | 5h49 | 18:54 Blackpool North (BPN) | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stranraer to Blackpool
Trains from Stranraer to Blackpool run on average 9 times per day, taking around 7h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £50 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 176 km |
Average train duration 7h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £50 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 6h 48m |
First train 05:25 |
Last train 17:07 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: ScotRail from Stranraer to Blackpool trainsScotRail trains will get you between Stranraer and Blackpool from £50. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ScotRail
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 21m
Cheapest Price
£131
ScotRail frequency
4 a day
FAQs: Stranraer to Blackpool train
FAQs: Travel by train from Stranraer to Blackpool easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Stranraer to Blackpool.

Booking trains from Stranraer to Blackpool in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Stranraer to Blackpool is 176 km.
The train journey from Stranraer to Blackpool covers a distance of 176 km and takes approximately 6h 48m. Trains run 9 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Stranraer to Blackpool can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £50, while the average price tends to be around £77.
The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Blackpool is by train, costing approximately £50.
The train station in Stranraer that goes to Blackpool is Stranraer station (STR), and it arrives at Blackpool North (BPN).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Stranraer to Blackpool.
The first train from Stranraer to Blackpool leaves at 5:25.
Yes, you can take the train from Stranraer to Blackpool.
The last train from Stranraer to Blackpool departs at 17:07.
To travel from Stranraer to Blackpool, you can take a train.
Trains from Stranraer to Blackpool run approximately 9 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Stranraer to Blackpool.
There is no night train service from Stranraer to Blackpool.
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Important Stations and Airports in Stranraer and Blackpool
Stranraer
Blackpool
The major train station for departures in Stranraer is Stranraer. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Stranraer for your trip from Stranraer to Blackpool.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 09:30 - 15:0016:00 - 19:00 Saturday 09:30 - 15:0016:00 - 19:00 Sunday 09:30 - 19:00
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Part of ticket office / station building
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Stranraer
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the station entrance
The major train station for arrivals in Blackpool is Blackpool North. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Blackpool North for your journey to Blackpool from Stranraer.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday 06:30 - 20:00 Saturday 06:40 - 23:00 Sunday 07:30 - 20:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A Station, Scooter Friendly Station - Access to station front down 30 metre ramp from Talbot Road, 10 metre ramp or 9 steps from Springfield Road or 16 steps from High Street. Level access from station front onto concourse then through wide doors onto all platforms. There is a dropped kerb access to the station entrance from the Blue Badge car parking spaces.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located Just inside concourse on right hand side
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Public transport options for Blackpool North
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport will pick up/drop off at the station entrance
- Metro: Nearest tram stop half a mile
Amenities at train station
information
Distance to city center
3 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station Level access from Carlyle Avenue and 200 metre ramp footbridge links Ventnor Road to Carlyle Avenue near station entrance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Blackpool Pleasure Beach
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Burlington Road West (Outside the Henson Hotel towards Preston) & (Outside the Big Blue Hotel towards Blackpool South) approximately 120 yards from the station.
- Metro: Nearest tram stop half a mile
Amenities at train station
information
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station Access from Waterloo Road down 40 metre ramp with handrail or 25 steps with rest platform and handrail. A short ramp also gives access from car park.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Blackpool South
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Station Entrance on Waterloo Road (bridge above station)
- Metro: Nearest tram stop one mile
Amenities at train station
information
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Step free access via short ramps onto both platforms from Bispham Road. From car park up a 5 metre ramp and through gateway onto platform. Access between platforms is from Preston platform up 24 steps with rest platform and handrail over walkway and down 22 steps with rest platform and handrail.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transport options for Layton
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up and drop off on Benson Road near junction of Delaware Road.
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