Stranraer to Edinburgh Trains

Stranraer to Edinburgh trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Stranraer and Edinburgh takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Stranraer 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: £64
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Ayr

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Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain

3h 46m

£47–93

Stranraer to Edinburgh train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Stranraer and Edinburgh. 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 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.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

5:40 PM → 9:18 PM
3h 38m • 2 changes
7:40 PM → 11:48 PM
4h 8m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:04 AM → 10:23 AM
3h 19m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 12:36 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 4:36 PM
3h 31m • 2 changes
5:07 PM → 8:35 PM
3h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:04 AM → 10:23 AM
3h 19m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 12:36 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 4:36 PM
3h 31m • 2 changes
5:07 PM → 8:35 PM
3h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:04 AM → 10:23 AM
3h 19m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 12:36 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 4:36 PM
3h 31m • 2 changes
5:07 PM → 8:35 PM
3h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:04 AM → 10:23 AM
3h 19m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 12:36 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 4:36 PM
3h 31m • 2 changes
5:07 PM → 8:35 PM
3h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:04 AM → 10:23 AM
3h 19m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 12:36 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 4:36 PM
3h 31m • 2 changes
5:07 PM → 8:35 PM
3h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:04 AM → 10:37 AM
3h 33m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 12:22 PM
3h 22m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 4:21 PM
3h 16m • 2 changes
5:07 PM → 8:36 PM
3h 29m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Stranraer to Edinburgh? 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.

Stranraer to Edinburgh trains

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Train via Ayr

Stranraer to Edinburgh train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

5:40 PM → 9:18 PM

7:40 PM → 11:48 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:04 AM → 10:23 AM

9:00 AM → 12:36 PM

1:05 PM → 4:36 PM

5:07 PM → 8:35 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:04 AM → 10:23 AM

9:00 AM → 12:36 PM

1:05 PM → 4:36 PM

5:07 PM → 8:35 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:04 AM → 10:23 AM

9:00 AM → 12:36 PM

1:05 PM → 4:36 PM

5:07 PM → 8:35 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:04 AM → 10:23 AM

9:00 AM → 12:36 PM

1:05 PM → 4:36 PM

5:07 PM → 8:35 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:04 AM → 10:23 AM

9:00 AM → 12:36 PM

1:05 PM → 4:36 PM

5:07 PM → 8:35 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:04 AM → 10:37 AM

9:00 AM → 12:22 PM

1:05 PM → 4:21 PM

5:07 PM → 8:36 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Train from Stranraer to Ayr

Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central

Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley

Train from Stranraer to Glasgow Central

Train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverley

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