The average train between Stranraer and Darlington takes 7h 16m and the fastest train takes 5h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Darlington. 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 Stranraer and Darlington. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stranraer is at 7:08 PM which arrives into Darlington at 10:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 7h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 5m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Stranraer to Darlington? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Darlington. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Darlington station via Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
Stranraer to Darlington train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
Stranraer to Darlington train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Darlington station.
Book your Stranraer to Darlington train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Cross Country.
The distance between Stranraer and Darlington is 227.2 km. The road distance is 490 km.
You can take a train from Stranraer to Darlington via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 58m.