The average train between Stranraer and Whitley Bay takes 8h 57m and the fastest train takes 6h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Whitley Bay. 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 Whitley Bay. 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 Whitley Bay at 10:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 8h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Stranraer to Whitley Bay? 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 Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Whitley Bay station via Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.
Stranraer to Whitley Bay train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
Stranraer to Whitley Bay train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Stranraer and Whitley Bay is 228.9 km. The road distance is 446 km.
You can take a train from Stranraer to Whitley Bay via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Edinburgh Waverley, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 6h 27m.