The average train between Stranraer and Carnforth takes 6h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Carnforth. 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 Stranraer and Carnforth. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stranraer is at 7:08 PM which arrives into Carnforth at 1:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 6h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Carnforth. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Carnforth station via Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
Stranraer to Carnforth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
Stranraer to Carnforth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Lancaster station.
Book your Stranraer to Carnforth train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Stranraer and Carnforth is 169.3 km. The road distance is 442 km.
You can take a train from Stranraer to Carnforth via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Lancaster in around 5h 33m.