Stranraer (Station) to Carlisle Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Stranraer (Station) and Carlisle takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Stranraer (Station) to Carlisle. 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 21m
Duration: 200 mi
Distance: £86
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain

4h 3m

£61–127

Stranraer (Station) to Carlisle train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Stranraer (Station) and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stranraer (Station) is at 7:40 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 1:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

2:41 PM → 6:49 PM
4h 8m • 2 changes
5:40 PM → 9:23 PM
3h 43m • 2 changes
7:40 PM → 1:43 AM
Arrives next day
6h 3m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:04 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 44m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 12:48 PM
3h 48m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 4:46 PM
3h 41m • 2 changes
5:07 PM → 9:23 PM
4h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:04 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 44m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 12:48 PM
3h 48m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 4:46 PM
3h 41m • 2 changes
5:07 PM → 9:23 PM
4h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

7:04 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 44m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 12:48 PM
3h 48m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 4:46 PM
3h 41m • 2 changes
5:07 PM → 9:23 PM
4h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

7:04 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 44m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 12:48 PM
3h 48m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 4:46 PM
3h 41m • 2 changes
5:07 PM → 9:23 PM
4h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

7:04 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 44m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 12:48 PM
3h 48m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 4:46 PM
3h 41m • 2 changes
5:07 PM → 9:23 PM
4h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:04 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 44m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 12:47 PM
3h 47m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 4:46 PM
3h 41m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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