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Stranraer to Manchester Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Stranraer to Manchester? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £26.50, with average prices for this route around £104.50. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Duration	Find Tickets
10:41 Stranraer	17:20 Manchester Oxford Road	6h 39m, Changes required	Find Tickets
10:41 Stranraer	18:20 Manchester Oxford Road	7h 39m, Changes required	Find Tickets
12:41 Stranraer	18:50 Manchester Oxford Road	6h 9m, Changes required	Find Tickets
12:41 Stranraer	20:20 Manchester Oxford Road	7h 39m, Changes required	Find Tickets
14:41 Stranraer	20:51 Manchester Oxford Road	6h 10m, Changes required	Find Tickets
17:40 Stranraer	07:51+1 Paris	14h 11m, Changes required	Find Tickets View More Trains

Stranraer to Manchester Train Route Details

First train

10:41

Last train

19:40

Departure station

Stranraer

Arrival station

Manchester

Journey time

6h 9m

Distance

151 miles

Price

£26.50*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, Northern, ScotRail

How to book cheap train tickets from Stranraer to Manchester

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Stranraer to Manchester can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Stranraer to Manchester for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're traveling from Stranraer to Manchester, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn't require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Stranraer to Manchester ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Stranraer to Manchester more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Stranraer to Manchester train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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