Carlisle to Stranraer Trains

Carlisle to Stranraer trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Stranraer takes 5h 41m and the fastest train takes 4h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlisle 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.

5h 41m
Duration: 200 mi
Distance: £86
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain

4h 44m

£61–130

Carlisle to Stranraer train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Carlisle and Stranraer. The earliest departure is at 7:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Stranraer at 8:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 5h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

10:54 PM → 8:54 AM
Arrives next day
9h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

7:56 AM → 12:57 PM
5h 1m • 2 changes
12:49 PM → 4:56 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
2:49 PM → 6:57 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
6:50 PM → 10:59 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

7:56 AM → 12:57 PM
5h 1m • 2 changes
12:49 PM → 4:56 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
2:49 PM → 6:57 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
6:50 PM → 10:59 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

7:56 AM → 12:57 PM
5h 1m • 2 changes
12:49 PM → 4:56 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
2:49 PM → 6:57 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
6:50 PM → 10:59 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

7:56 AM → 12:57 PM
5h 1m • 2 changes
12:49 PM → 4:56 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
2:49 PM → 6:57 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
6:50 PM → 10:59 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:56 AM → 12:57 PM
5h 1m • 2 changes
12:49 PM → 4:56 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
2:49 PM → 6:57 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
6:51 PM → 10:58 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

12:14 PM → 4:31 PM
4h 16m • 2 changes
3:18 PM → 7:30 PM
4h 11m • 2 changes
4:52 PM → 8:53 PM
4h 1m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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