The average train between Stranraer and Falkirk takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Falkirk. 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 Falkirk. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stranraer is at 7:40 PM which arrives into Falkirk at 11:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Falkirk station via Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Stranraer to Falkirk train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
Stranraer to Falkirk train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Stranraer to Falkirk train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Stranraer and Falkirk is 145 km. The road distance is 194 km.
You can take a train from Stranraer to Falkirk High via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 3h 18m.