The average train between Stranraer and Saltcoats takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Saltcoats. 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 Saltcoats. 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 Saltcoats at 10:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Saltcoats. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Saltcoats station via Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
Stranraer to Saltcoats train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
Stranraer to Saltcoats train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
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The distance between Stranraer and Saltcoats is 82.4 km. The road distance is 123 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Stranraer to Ayr 5 times a day. Tickets cost £26–50 and the journey takes 1h 21m.