The average train between Stranraer and Leuchars takes 6h 32m and the fastest train takes 4h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Leuchars. 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 Leuchars. 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 Leuchars at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 6h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Leuchars. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Leuchars station via Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
Stranraer to Leuchars train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
Stranraer to Leuchars train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Leuchars station.
Book your Stranraer to Leuchars train tickets online with ScotRail and Cross Country.
The distance between Stranraer and Leuchars is 212.2 km. The road distance is 309 km.
You can take a train from Stranraer to Leuchars via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Haymarket in around 5h 34m.