Stranraer to Dunbar Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Stranraer and Dunbar takes 4h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Dunbar. 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 58m
Duration: 175 mi
Distance: £77
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Ayr

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4h 39m

£54–111

Stranraer to Dunbar train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Stranraer and Dunbar. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stranraer is at 7:40 PM which arrives into Dunbar at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 4h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:41 AM → 3:44 PM
5h 3m • 3 changes
12:41 PM → 5:44 PM
5h 3m • 3 changes
2:41 PM → 6:50 PM
4h 9m • 3 changes
7:40 PM → 6:10 AM
Arrives next day
10h 30m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:04 AM → 12:32 PM
5h 28m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 2:31 PM
5h 31m • 3 changes
1:05 PM → 5:24 PM
4h 19m • 3 changes
5:07 PM → 9:20 PM
4h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:04 AM → 12:32 PM
5h 28m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 2:31 PM
5h 31m • 3 changes
1:05 PM → 5:24 PM
4h 19m • 3 changes
5:07 PM → 9:20 PM
4h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:04 AM → 12:32 PM
5h 28m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 2:31 PM
5h 31m • 3 changes
1:05 PM → 5:24 PM
4h 19m • 3 changes
5:07 PM → 9:20 PM
4h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:04 AM → 12:32 PM
5h 28m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 2:31 PM
5h 31m • 3 changes
1:05 PM → 5:24 PM
4h 19m • 3 changes
5:07 PM → 9:20 PM
4h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:04 AM → 12:32 PM
5h 28m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 2:31 PM
5h 31m • 3 changes
1:05 PM → 5:24 PM
4h 19m • 3 changes
5:07 PM → 9:20 PM
4h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:04 AM → 12:32 PM
5h 28m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 6m • 3 changes
1:05 PM → 5:03 PM
3h 58m • 3 changes
5:07 PM → 10:43 PM
5h 36m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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