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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Stranraer
Cheapest price
€68
Average price
€68
Fastest journey
4 h 1 m
Average duration
4 h 1 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
164 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Stranraer is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Stranraer will cost around €68 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €68.
Of the 1 trains that leave Edinburgh for Stranraer on Sun, Dec 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct trains cover the 164 km distance in an average of 4 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 1 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest trains will take 4 h 1 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Edinburgh to Stranraer
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Stranraer among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €38, and a flight costs an average of €74.
Distance: 164 km
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3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Edinburgh to Stranraer train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Stranraer trains for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 PM Edinburgh | 3h56 | 3:56 PM Stranraer | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:00 PM Edinburgh | 4h57 | 5:57 PM Stranraer | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Stranraer
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Edinburgh to Stranraer run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €32 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:52, the last at 19:40. The fastest train covers the 164 km distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 164 km |
Average train duration 3h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price €32 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 0m |
First train 05:52 |
Last train 19:40 |
Train companies: ScotRail, Cross Country from Edinburgh to Stranraer trainsScotRail, Cross Country trains will get you between Edinburgh and Stranraer from €32. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh to Stranraer
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Stranraer by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Stranraer, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Edinburgh Waverley, which is located around 0.4 miles (727 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Stranraer, located 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Edinburgh to Stranraer
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
- Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 09:30 - 15:0016:00 - 19:00 Saturday 09:30 - 15:0016:00 - 19:00 Sunday 09:30 - 19:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Part of ticket office / station building
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the station entrance
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