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Carlisle to Stranraer Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Carlisle to Stranraer, starting from QAR 232.85 and averaging QAR 463.70. The entire journey takes no more than 4 hours 7 minutes. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
14:08 4 hours 49 minutes, Changes required Carlisle	18:57 Stranraer	Find Tickets
14:49 4 hours 8 minutes, Changes required Carlisle	18:57 Stranraer	Find Tickets
17:59 5 hours 1 minute, Changes required Carlisle	23:00 Stranraer	Find Tickets
18:50 4 hours 10 minutes, Changes required Carlisle	23:00 Stranraer	Find Tickets
22:54 10 hours 1 minute, Changes required Carlisle	08:55 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

Carlisle to Stranraer Train Route Details

First train

08:09

Last train

22:54

Departure station

Carlisle

Arrival station

Stranraer

Journey time

4 hours 7 minutes

Distance

134 km

Price

QAR 232.85*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, ScotRail

How to book cheap train tickets from Carlisle to Stranraer

Traveling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Carlisle to Stranraer. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Carlisle to Stranraer for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Carlisle to Stranraer, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Carlisle to Stranraer ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

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Trains from Carlisle to Stranraer from QAR 232.85

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Carlisle to Stranraer Train prices and times

Carlisle to Stranraer Train Route Details