The average train between Stranraer and Linlithgow takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Linlithgow. 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 Linlithgow. 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 Linlithgow at 11:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Linlithgow. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Linlithgow station via Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Stranraer to Linlithgow train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
Stranraer to Linlithgow train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Linlithgow station.
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The distance between Stranraer and Linlithgow is 149.4 km. The road distance is 207 km.
You can take a train from Stranraer to Linlithgow via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 3h 28m.