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Edinburgh to Stranraer trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Stranraer takes 5h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. 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.

5h 31m
Duration
144 mi
Distance
£74
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
  3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
5h 3m
£55–121

Edinburgh to Stranraer train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Edinburgh and Stranraer. The earliest departure is at 8:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Stranraer at 8:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 5h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 144.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Stranraer, Scotland?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stranraer via Glasgow Central and Ayr in around 5h 3m.

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