The average train between Stranraer and Newcastle upon Tyne takes 6h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Newcastle upon Tyne. 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 Newcastle upon Tyne. 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 Newcastle upon Tyne at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 6h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 31m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Stranraer to Newcastle upon Tyne? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Newcastle upon Tyne. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Newcastle station via Ayr station, Glasgow Central station and Edinburgh Waverley station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
Stranraer to Newcastle upon Tyne train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
Stranraer to Newcastle upon Tyne train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.
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The distance between Stranraer and Newcastle upon Tyne is 218.1 km. The road distance is 250 km.
You can take a train from Stranraer to Newcastle via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 20m.