The average train between Stranraer and Derby takes 10h 25m and the fastest train takes 7h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Derby. 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 Stranraer and Derby. 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 Derby at 3:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 10h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Derby. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Derby station via Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.
Stranraer to Derby train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
Stranraer to Derby train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Stranraer to Derby train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Stranraer and Derby is 320.2 km. The road distance is 628 km.
You can take a train from Stranraer to Derby via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Crewe in around 8h 56m.