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Stranraer to Manchester Piccadilly Train Route Details

First train
07:04

Last train
13:05

Journey time
6 hours 21 minutes

Distance
242 km

Price
£26.50*
How to book cheap train tickets from Stranraer to Manchester Piccadilly

Traveling in off-peak train times
Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Stranraer to Manchester Piccadilly. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.

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 Piccadilly 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 is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Stranraer to Manchester Piccadilly, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

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 Piccadilly 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 Piccadilly more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.
Stranraer to Manchester Piccadilly train ticket types
There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

Off-peak & Super Off-peak train tickets
These two types of tickets are specifically for use during off-peak and super off-peak hours, with cheaper prices.

Return train tickets
These are valid for both the outbound and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.

Advance train tickets
As one of the most cost-effective ticket options available, purchasing up to 12 weeks in advance can save you a considerable amount of money.

Season train tickets
These allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you over 1/3 on train fares.
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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for SplitTickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for SplitTickets is 30%.








