The average train between Lanark and Stranraer takes 4h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Lanark 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 5 times a day between Lanark and Stranraer. The earliest departure is at 9:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lanark is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Stranraer at 8:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 4h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lanark to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Lanark station and arriving at Stranraer station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
Lanark to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Lanark station.
Lanark to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Stranraer station.
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The distance between Lanark and Stranraer is 116.5 km. The road distance is 205 km.
You can take a train from Lanark to Stranraer via Glasgow Central and Ayr in around 4h 23m.