Stranraer live departures
Next trains leaving Stranraer (STR), with platforms and expected times from the National Rail Darwin feed. The board refreshes itself every 30 seconds, so you can leave it open while you walk to the station.
Waiting for someone instead? Stranraer live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeSTR
- CountryScotland
- Coordinates54.9096, -5.0248
- Nearest stationBarrhill (26 km)
- Passengers 2024-2530,196
- GB rank2,188th busiest
- Managed byScotRail
About this board
Stranraer is a National Rail station in Scotland, listed under the code STR. The departures above come from Darwin, the industry system that merges the timetable with live signalling and operator updates. A train marked "On time" is running to schedule; an amended time means Darwin expects it to leave then instead.
In the year April 2024 to March 2025, Stranraer handled 30,196 passenger entries and exits, ranking 2,188th of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Glasgow Central (13,302 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Stranraer usually drop outside the morning and evening peaks. Our off-peak train times guide explains when the cheaper windows start on each operator.
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Stranraer station FAQs
What is the station code for Stranraer?
The three-letter CRS code for Stranraer is STR. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Stranraer departure board?
The board on this page reads from Darwin, the rail industry's live train-running engine, and refreshes every 30 seconds. It shows the same expected times and platforms as the screens at Stranraer itself.
How busy is Stranraer station?
Stranraer recorded 30,196 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 2,188th busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Glasgow Central.
Which stations are closest to Stranraer?
The nearest station is Barrhill, about 26 km away in a straight line. Girvan (39.1 km) and Maybole (53.9 km) are also close.
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Live departures: Darwin via National Rail OpenLDBWS, Open Government Licence. Station reference data: open industry sources. Passenger figures: ORR station usage estimates, April 2024 to March 2025 (OGL). Distances are straight-line. Page details last verified 12 September 2026. How this site works.