The average train between Stranraer and Halifax takes 8h 13m and the fastest train takes 6h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Halifax. 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 4 times a day between Stranraer and Halifax. 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 Halifax at 1:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 8h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Halifax. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Halifax station via Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
Stranraer to Halifax train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
Stranraer to Halifax train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Halifax station.
Book your Stranraer to Halifax train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Stranraer and Halifax is 244.7 km. The road distance is 536 km.
You can take a train from Stranraer to Halifax via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 7h 4m.