The average train between Stranraer and Gretna takes 9h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Gretna. 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 twice daily between Stranraer and Gretna. 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 Gretna at 5:25 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Gretna. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Gretna station via Kilmarnock. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.
Stranraer to Gretna train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
Stranraer to Gretna train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Gretna Green station.
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The distance between Stranraer and Gretna is 125.5 km. The road distance is 248 km.
You can take a train from Stranraer to Gretna Green via Kilmarnock in around 4h 19m.
