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Edinburgh to Stranraer trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Stranraer takes 4h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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.

4h 34m
Duration
146 mi
Distance
£64
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
  3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
4h 32m
£46–96

Edinburgh to Stranraer train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Edinburgh and Stranraer. The earliest departure is at 9:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Stranraer at 8:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 4h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Stranraer.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 145.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Stranraer, Scotland?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stranraer via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 4h 32m.

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