The average train between York and Stranraer takes 8h 37m and the fastest train takes 6h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from York to Stranraer. 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 York and Stranraer. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 8:31 PM which arrives into Stranraer at 4:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 8h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from York to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Stranraer station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
York to Stranraer train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Stranraer train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Stranraer station.
Book your York to Stranraer train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), ScotRail and Cross Country.
The distance between York and Stranraer is 275.9 km. The road distance is 559 km.
You can take a train from York to Stranraer via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 7h 40m.