The average train between Stranraer and Perth takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Perth. 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 Perth. 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 Perth at 12:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Perth. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Perth station via Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
Stranraer to Perth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
Stranraer to Perth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Perth station.
Book your Stranraer to Perth train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Stranraer and Perth is 193.6 km. The road distance is 259 km.
You can take a train from Stranraer to Perth via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 12m.