The average train between Fort William and Stranraer takes 10h 50m and the fastest train takes 7h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Fort William 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 3 times a day between Fort William and Stranraer. The earliest departure is at 7:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fort William is at 5:37 PM which arrives into Stranraer at 8:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 10h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Fort William station and arriving at Stranraer station via Glasgow Queen Street station and Ayr station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.
Fort William to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Stranraer station.
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The distance between Fort William and Stranraer is 212.8 km. The road distance is 296 km.
You can take a train from Fort William to Stranraer via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 7h 36m.
