The average train between Fort William and Stranraer takes 10h 10m 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 7:50 PM which arrives into Stranraer at 8:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Dalmuir and take an average of 10h 10m. 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 Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.
Fort William to Stranraer train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Stranraer train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Stranraer station.
Book your Fort William to Stranraer train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper and ScotRail.
The distance between Fort William and Stranraer is 212.8 km. The road distance is 344 km.
You can take a train from Fort William to Stranraer via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 7h 38m.