The average train between Edinburgh and Stranraer takes 4h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Stranraer. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Edinburgh and Stranraer. The earliest departure is at 9:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Stranraer at 8:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Stranraer station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
Edinburgh to Stranraer train services, operated by First ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Stranraer train services, operated by First ScotRail, arrive at Stranraer station.
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The distance between Edinburgh and Stranraer is 164 km. The road distance is 235 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stranraer via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 4h 33m.