The average train between Inverness and Stranraer takes 9h 12m and the fastest train takes 6h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness 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 4 times a day between Inverness and Stranraer. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Stranraer at 8:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 9h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Stranraer station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
Inverness to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Stranraer station.
Book your Inverness to Stranraer train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Inverness and Stranraer is 290.6 km. The road distance is 447 km.
You can take a train from Inverness to Stranraer via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 7h 7m.