The average train between Stranraer and Dunfermline takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Dunfermline. 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 Dunfermline. 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 Dunfermline at 6:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



3h 41m • 3 changes


4h 20m • 3 changes


4h 16m • 3 changes


4h 14m • 3 changes


4h 17m • 3 changes


3h 52m • 3 changes


3h 45m • 3 changes


4h 14m • 3 changes


4h 13m • 3 changes


4h 9m • 3 changes


4h 9m • 3 changes


4h 47m • 3 changes


3h 41m • 3 changes


4h 20m • 3 changes


4h 16m • 3 changes


4h 14m • 3 changes


3h 41m • 3 changes


4h 20m • 3 changes


4h 16m • 3 changes


4h 14m • 3 changes


3h 41m • 3 changes


4h 20m • 3 changes


4h 16m • 3 changes


4h 14m • 3 changes


3h 41m • 3 changes


4h 20m • 3 changes


4h 16m • 3 changes


4h 14m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Stranraer to Dunfermline? 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 Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Dunfermline station via Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
Stranraer to Dunfermline train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
Stranraer to Dunfermline train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.
Book your Stranraer to Dunfermline train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Stranraer and Dunfermline is 163.1 km. The road distance is 257 km.
You can take a train from Stranraer to Dunfermline Town via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Haymarket in around 4h 28m.