The average train between Stranraer and Scarborough takes 9h 35m and the fastest train takes 7h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Scarborough. 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 Scarborough. 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 Scarborough at 1:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 9h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Scarborough. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Scarborough station via Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
Stranraer to Scarborough train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
Stranraer to Scarborough train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Scarborough station.
Book your Stranraer to Scarborough train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Stranraer and Scarborough is 305.7 km. The road distance is 625 km.
You can take a train from Stranraer to Scarborough via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Edinburgh Waverley, and York in around 8h 18m.