Carlisle to Stranraer (Station) Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Stranraer (Station) takes 5h 37m and the fastest train takes 4h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlisle to Stranraer (Station). 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 37m
Duration: 200 mi
Distance: £86
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best

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

4h 48m

£61–130

Carlisle to Stranraer (Station) train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Carlisle and Stranraer (Station). 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 (Station) at 8:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 5h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 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
10:53 PM → 8:54 AM
Arrives next day
10h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 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 Tuesday, November 3, 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, November 4, 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, November 5, 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, November 6, 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, November 7, 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

Frequently asked questions

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