Cheap train tickets from Carlisle to Stranraer
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Carlisle to Stranraer Train Timetable
Trip Summary
You can pick from 8 daily train trips between Carlisle and Stranraer. The average train journey from Carlisle to Stranraer takes 4 hours and 12 minutes, but some ScotRail train trips are as short as 3 hours and 42 minutes.
| Distance | 83 mi (134 km) |
| Fastest train | 3h 42m |
| Lowest price | HUF 9,586.55 |
| Most frequent service | ScotRail |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Carlisle to Stranraer?
2 train services operate from Carlisle to Stranraer. ScotRail usually has more trains scheduled, with 5 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| ScotRail | 5 | 4h 9m | HUF 12,880.67 |
| Virgin Trains + Connections | 3 | 4h 19m | HUF 34,746.22 |
Virgin Trains + Connections train tickets from Carlisle to Stranraer start from HUF 34,746, and on average cost . Daily there are 3 Virgin Trains + Connections schedules to Stranraer. Virgin Trains + Connections in Carlisle leaves from Carlisle Train Station . And in Stranraer trains arrive at Stranraer Train Station .
From Carlisle to Stranraer train travel on Virgin Trains + Connections takes 4 hours and 19 minutes. If you are looking to get to Stranraer faster, Virgin Trains + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 3 hours and 42 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Virgin Trains + Connections offers 3 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Stranraer.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Carlisle to Stranraer
The distance between Carlisle and Stranraer is approximately 83 miles, or 134 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 4 hours and 12 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 42 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains departing from Carlisle to Stranraer tend to have the most passengers on Sunday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Sunday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Sunday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Carlisle at 06:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 21:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 8 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Stranraer to Carlisle.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Carlisle?
Main departure station: Carlisle Train Station
There is one train station in Carlisle.
All train stations in Carlisle:
Carlisle Train Station
Where is the train station in Stranraer?
Main arrival station: Stranraer Train Station
Stranraer has one train station.
Train stations in Stranraer:
Stranraer Train Station
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