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Stranraer to Edinburgh Waverley trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Stranraer and Edinburgh Waverley takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Edinburgh Waverley. 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 22m
Duration
144 mi
Distance
£76
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 Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
4h 18m
£57–121

Stranraer to Edinburgh Waverley train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Stranraer and Edinburgh Waverley. 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 Waverley at 7:31 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.

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Map of how to get from Stranraer to Edinburgh Waverley.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 144.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

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

You can take a train from Stranraer to Edinburgh Waverley via Ayr and Glasgow Central in around 4h 18m.

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