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Trip Overview

The average train between Stranraer and Whitehaven takes 6h 46m and the fastest train takes 5h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Whitehaven. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 46m
Duration
239 mi
Distance
£100
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Stranraer to Whitehaven train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Stranraer and Whitehaven. 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 Whitehaven at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 6h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 11m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 3m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited11h 54m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 11m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 16m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 11m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 11m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 16m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 11m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited17h 7m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 37m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 37m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 40m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited11h 18m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 11m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 16m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 11m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 11m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 16m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 11m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 11m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 16m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 11m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 3m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Stranraer to Whitehaven? 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.

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  • Distance: 238.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Whitehaven, Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Stranraer to Whitehaven via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Carlisle in around 5h 54m.

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