The average train between Stranraer and Greenock takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Greenock. 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 Greenock. 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 Greenock at 11:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Stranraer to Greenock? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Greenock. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Greenock station via Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Stranraer to Greenock train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
Stranraer to Greenock train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Paisley Gilmour Street station.
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The distance between Stranraer and Greenock is 117.3 km. The road distance is 173 km.
You can take a train from Stranraer to Greenock West via Ayr and Paisley Gilmour Street in around 3h 1m.