The average train between Leith and Stranraer takes 5h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Leith 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 Leith and Stranraer. The earliest departure is at 8:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leith is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Stranraer at 12:31 PM. 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.


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No, there is no direct train from Leith to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Leith station and arriving at Stranraer station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
Leith to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Leith to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Stranraer station.
Book your Leith to Stranraer train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Leith and Stranraer is 166.7 km. The road distance is 232 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stranraer via Glasgow Central and Ayr in around 5h 3m.