The average train between Stranraer and Penrith takes 5h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Penrith. 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 Penrith. 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 Penrith at 10:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 5h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Penrith station via Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
Stranraer to Penrith train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
Stranraer to Penrith train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Penrith North Lakes station.
Book your Stranraer to Penrith train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Stranraer and Penrith is 147.9 km. The road distance is 350 km.
You can take a train from Stranraer to Penrith North Lakes via Ayr and Glasgow Central in around 4h 29m.