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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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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£88 Average Price Cheapest | £53 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 33m Average total duration Fastest 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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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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How to get to Blackpool from Stranraer by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stranraer to Blackpool is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:007h26Stranraer16:26Blackpool£491One-way0 changes
Cheapest
9:007h26Stranraer16:26Blackpool£491One-way0 changes
Fastest
13:056h48Stranraer19:53Blackpool£1131One-way0 changes
Other options
8:008h53Stranraer16:53Blackpool£1131One-way0 changes
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- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Stranraer station (STR) and arrive in Blackpool North (BPN).
- Travel with Scotrail, Avanti West Coast to go to Blackpool by train.
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