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Trip Overview

The average train between Fort William and Stranraer takes 10h 47m 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.

10h 47m
Duration
214 mi
Distance
£98
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Fort William to Stranraer train times

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 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail7h 16m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail15h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail9h 12m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail7h 16m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailScotRail15h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail9h 12m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail7h 16m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailScotRail15h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail9h 12m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail7h 16m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailScotRail15h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail9h 12m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail7h 16m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailScotRail18h 53m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailScotRail15h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail9h 12m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail7h 16m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Fort William 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 Fort William to Stranraer.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 214 mi
  • Duration: 10h 47m

What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Stranraer, Scotland?

You can take a train from Fort William to Stranraer via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 7h 37m.

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