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Stranraer (Station) to Edinburgh trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Stranraer (Station) and Edinburgh takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Stranraer (Station) to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 30m
Duration
146 mi
Distance
£67
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Ayr

best
  1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
  2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
3h 40m
£50–120

Stranraer (Station) to Edinburgh train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Stranraer (Station) and Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh at 11:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Stranraer (Station) to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 145.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Stranraer (Station), Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Stranraer to Edinburgh Waverley via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 3h 40m.

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