Helensburgh to Stranraer Trains

Helensburgh to Stranraer trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Helensburgh and Stranraer takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Helensburgh 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 42m
Duration: 120 mi
Distance: £56
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

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4h 21m

£47–81

Helensburgh to Stranraer train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Helensburgh and Stranraer. The earliest departure is at 8:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Helensburgh is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Stranraer at 8:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Partick and take an average of 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

1:24 PM → 4:56 PM
3h 32m • 3 changes
3:24 PM → 6:57 PM
3h 33m • 3 changes
6:54 PM → 10:59 PM
4h 5m • 3 changes
11:32 PM → 8:54 AM
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9h 22m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

9:25 AM → 12:57 PM
3h 32m • 3 changes
1:24 PM → 4:56 PM
3h 32m • 3 changes
3:24 PM → 6:57 PM
3h 33m • 3 changes
6:54 PM → 10:59 PM
4h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

9:25 AM → 12:57 PM
3h 32m • 3 changes
1:24 PM → 4:56 PM
3h 32m • 3 changes
3:24 PM → 6:57 PM
3h 33m • 3 changes
6:54 PM → 10:59 PM
4h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

9:25 AM → 12:57 PM
3h 32m • 3 changes
1:24 PM → 4:56 PM
3h 32m • 3 changes
3:24 PM → 6:57 PM
3h 33m • 3 changes
6:54 PM → 10:59 PM
4h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

9:25 AM → 12:57 PM
3h 32m • 3 changes
1:24 PM → 4:56 PM
3h 32m • 3 changes
3:24 PM → 6:57 PM
3h 33m • 3 changes
6:54 PM → 10:58 PM
4h 4m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:55 AM → 12:31 PM
3h 36m • 3 changes
10:54 AM → 2:31 PM
3h 37m • 3 changes
12:55 PM → 4:31 PM
3h 36m • 3 changes
3:55 PM → 7:30 PM
3h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

9:25 AM → 12:57 PM
3h 32m • 3 changes
1:24 PM → 4:56 PM
3h 32m • 3 changes
3:24 PM → 6:57 PM
3h 33m • 3 changes
6:54 PM → 10:59 PM
4h 5m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Helensburgh 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.

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Helensburgh to Stranraer train times

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

1:24 PM → 4:56 PM

3:24 PM → 6:57 PM

6:54 PM → 10:59 PM

11:32 PM → 8:54 AMArrives next day

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

9:25 AM → 12:57 PM

1:24 PM → 4:56 PM

3:24 PM → 6:57 PM

6:54 PM → 10:59 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

9:25 AM → 12:57 PM

1:24 PM → 4:56 PM

3:24 PM → 6:57 PM

6:54 PM → 10:59 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

9:25 AM → 12:57 PM

1:24 PM → 4:56 PM

3:24 PM → 6:57 PM

6:54 PM → 10:59 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

9:25 AM → 12:57 PM

1:24 PM → 4:56 PM

3:24 PM → 6:57 PM

6:54 PM → 10:58 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:55 AM → 12:31 PM

10:54 AM → 2:31 PM

12:55 PM → 4:31 PM

3:55 PM → 7:30 PM

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

9:25 AM → 12:57 PM

1:24 PM → 4:56 PM

3:24 PM → 6:57 PM

6:54 PM → 10:59 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr

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11:32 PM → 8:54 AM
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