The average train between Darlington and Stranraer takes 6h 58m and the fastest train takes 5h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Darlington 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 Darlington and Stranraer. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Darlington is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Stranraer at 8:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 6h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Darlington to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Darlington station and arriving at Stranraer station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
Darlington to Stranraer train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Darlington station.
Darlington to Stranraer train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stranraer station.
Book your Darlington to Stranraer train tickets online with Cross Country, ScotRail and 2 other operators.
The distance between Darlington and Stranraer is 227.2 km. The road distance is 490 km.
You can take a train from Darlington to Stranraer via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 6h 42m.