The average train between Stranraer and Leith takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Leith. 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 Leith. 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 Leith at 7:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Leith. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Leith station via Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
Stranraer to Leith train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
Stranraer to Leith train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between Stranraer and Leith is 166.7 km. The road distance is 232 km.
You can take a train from Stranraer to Edinburgh Waverley via Ayr and Glasgow Central in around 4h 18m.