How to get to Blackpool from Stranraer

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Compare train for Stranraer to Blackpool

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stranraer to Blackpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £88 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 33m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £88, while a train costs an average of £88.

Distance: 176 km

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£88

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Cheapest

£53

Average Price

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5h 33m

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5h 3m

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4h 2m

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The cheapest way to travel from Stranraer to Blackpool is a train with an average price of £88.
The fastest way to travel from Stranraer to Blackpool is by train with an average journey time of 5h 33m.
Yes, you can take a train between Stranraer and Blackpool.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £88 compared to roughly £53 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-35.32. The journey takes 5h 3m versus 4h 2m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Stranraer to Blackpool

How to get to Blackpool from Stranraer by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Stranraer to Blackpool is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Scotrail
    9:007h26
    Stranraer
    16:26Blackpool
    £491One-way
    0 changes

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  • Scotrail
    9:007h26
    Stranraer
    16:26Blackpool
    £491One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • Scotrail
    13:056h48
    Stranraer
    19:53Blackpool
    £1131One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • Scotrail
    8:008h53
    Stranraer
    16:53Blackpool
    £1131One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Stranraer to Blackpool

Travel 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.

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You can travel between Stranraer and Blackpool by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Stranraer to Blackpool is a train with an average price of £88.
The fastest way to travel from Stranraer to Blackpool is by train with an average journey time of 5h 33m.
The Stranraer to Blackpool distance is approximately 176 km.
The average frequency per day from Stranraer to Blackpool is:
  • Around 12 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stranraer and Blackpool as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Stranraer to Blackpool:
  • Trains mostly depart from Stranraer station (STR) and arrive in Blackpool North (BPN).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Stranraer to Blackpool, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Scotrail, Avanti West Coast to go to Blackpool by train.
Omio customers who travel from Stranraer to Blackpool often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Glasgow, Liverpool, Preston. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Blackpool and these popular destinations at a great price.

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