The average train between Gateshead and Stranraer takes 6h 32m and the fastest train takes 5h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Gateshead 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 Gateshead and Stranraer. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gateshead is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Stranraer at 8:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 6h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Gateshead to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Gateshead station and arriving at Stranraer station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
Gateshead to Stranraer train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newcastle station.
Gateshead to Stranraer train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stranraer station.
Book your Gateshead to Stranraer train tickets online with Cross Country, ScotRail and 2 other operators.
The distance between Gateshead and Stranraer is 218.8 km. The road distance is 433 km.
You can take a train from Newcastle to Stranraer via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 6h 14m.