View from the New Bridge over the River Ayr towards the sea, over the piers of the former railway bridge along the South West Scotland line.

Arts and culture

Scenic views

South West Scotland

Gretna Green – Stranraer via Dumfries, Kilmarnock, and Ayr

Travel through lush Scottish countryside as you journey along the South West Scotland Line and marvel at the unparalleled views from Gretna Green to Stranraer via Kilmarnock and Ayr.

Scenic views

Keep your camera ready throughout this scenic rail journey with Scotland’s beautiful landscapes and scenery visable from your train window.

Further along the route, towards Ayr the railway like takes you south along the west coast, with views over the sea to Ailsa Craig and the Isle of Arran.

Arts & culture

Along the route you’ll see first-hand the beautiful landscapes that inspired Robert Burns. Want to find out more about Scotland’s famous poet? Stop off in Dumfries to visit Robert Burns House and mausoleum or leave the train at Ayr and visit the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum.

Find out more about the Ayr to Stranraer section of the scenic route through ScotRail’s website here…

About this line

Route

Gretna Green – Stranraer

Journey time

5 hrs

Cost

Off-Peak Return from £49.40

Distance

155 miles | 250 km

Stations on this line:

  • Gretna Green
  • Annan
  • Dumfries
  • Sanquhar
  • Kirkconnel
  • New Cumnock
  • Auchinleck
  • Kilmarnock
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