The average train between Motherwell and Stranraer takes 4h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Motherwell to Stranraer. 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 Motherwell and Stranraer. The earliest departure is at 9:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Motherwell is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Stranraer at 8:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Motherwell to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Motherwell station and arriving at Stranraer station via Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
Motherwell to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Motherwell to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Stranraer station.
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The distance between Motherwell and Stranraer is 118.1 km. The road distance is 180 km.
You can take a train from Motherwell to Stranraer via Glasgow Central and Ayr in around 3h 56m.