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Derby to Stranraer trains

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The average train between Derby and Stranraer takes 11h 10m and the fastest train takes 7h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Derby 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.

11h 10m
Duration
390 mi
Distance
£169
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain train
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
  4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
8h 56m
£141–228

Derby to Stranraer train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Derby and Stranraer. The earliest departure is at 8:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Stranraer at 12:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 11h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail15h 9m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail8h 32m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail8h 31m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail8h 33m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail14h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail8h 32m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail8h 31m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail8h 33m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail14h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail8h 32m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail8h 31m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail8h 33m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail14h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail8h 32m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail8h 31m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail8h 33m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail14h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 30m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 31m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 32m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail18h 5m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Derby to Stranraer? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Derby to Stranraer.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 390.2 mi
  • Duration: 11h 10m

What companies run services between Derby, England and Stranraer, Scotland?

You can take a train from Derby to Stranraer via Crewe, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 8h 56m.

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