Cardiff to Stranraer Trains

Cardiff to Stranraer trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Stranraer takes 12h 29m and the fastest train takes 9h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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.

12h 29m
Duration: 478 mi
Distance: £196
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

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Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain
Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain

10h 15m

£165–270

Cardiff to Stranraer train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Cardiff and Stranraer. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Stranraer at 12:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 12h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

1:53 PM → 10:58 PM
9h 5m • 3 changes
4:55 PM → 12:31 PM
Arrives next day
19h 36m • 3 changes
9:21 PM → 4:31 PM
Arrives next day
19h 10m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

9:45 AM → 7:30 PM
9h 45m • 3 changes
11:40 AM → 8:53 PM
9h 13m • 3 changes
5:55 PM → 8:54 AM
Arrives next day
14h 59m • 3 changes
9:11 PM → 12:57 PM
Arrives next day
15h 46m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:46 AM → 4:56 PM
10h 10m • 3 changes
8:55 AM → 6:57 PM
10h 2m • 3 changes
12:55 PM → 10:59 PM
10h 4m • 3 changes
4:55 PM → 8:54 AM
Arrives next day
15h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:46 AM → 4:56 PM
10h 10m • 3 changes
8:55 AM → 6:57 PM
10h 2m • 3 changes
12:55 PM → 10:59 PM
10h 4m • 3 changes
4:55 PM → 8:54 AM
Arrives next day
15h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:46 AM → 4:56 PM
10h 10m • 3 changes
8:55 AM → 6:57 PM
10h 2m • 3 changes
12:55 PM → 10:59 PM
10h 4m • 3 changes
4:55 PM → 8:54 AM
Arrives next day
15h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:46 AM → 4:56 PM
10h 10m • 3 changes
8:55 AM → 6:57 PM
10h 2m • 3 changes
12:55 PM → 10:59 PM
10h 4m • 3 changes
4:55 PM → 8:54 AM
Arrives next day
15h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:46 AM → 4:56 PM
10h 10m • 3 changes
8:55 AM → 6:57 PM
10h 2m • 3 changes
12:55 PM → 10:59 PM
10h 4m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Stranraer? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Cardiff to Stranraer trains

Trip Overview

Train

Cardiff to Stranraer train times

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

1:53 PM → 10:58 PM

4:55 PM → 12:31 PM
Arrives next day

9:21 PM → 4:31 PM
Arrives next day

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

9:45 AM → 7:30 PM

11:40 AM → 8:53 PM

5:55 PM → 8:54 AM
Arrives next day

9:11 PM → 12:57 PM
Arrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:46 AM → 4:56 PM

8:55 AM → 6:57 PM

12:55 PM → 10:59 PM

4:55 PM → 8:54 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:46 AM → 4:56 PM

8:55 AM → 6:57 PM

12:55 PM → 10:59 PM

4:55 PM → 8:54 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:46 AM → 4:56 PM

8:55 AM → 6:57 PM

12:55 PM → 10:59 PM

4:55 PM → 8:54 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:46 AM → 4:56 PM

8:55 AM → 6:57 PM

12:55 PM → 10:59 PM

4:55 PM → 8:54 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:46 AM → 4:56 PM

8:55 AM → 6:57 PM

12:55 PM → 10:59 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Stranraer, Scotland?

Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe

Cardiff to Stranraer trains

Find Transport to Stranraer

Trip Overview

Train

Cardiff to Stranraer train times

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

1:53 PM → 10:58 PM

4:55 PM → 12:31 PMArrives next day

9:21 PM → 4:31 PMArrives next day

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

9:45 AM → 7:30 PM

11:40 AM → 8:53 PM

5:55 PM → 8:54 AMArrives next day

9:11 PM → 12:57 PMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:46 AM → 4:56 PM

8:55 AM → 6:57 PM

12:55 PM → 10:59 PM

4:55 PM → 8:54 AMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:46 AM → 4:56 PM

8:55 AM → 6:57 PM

12:55 PM → 10:59 PM

4:55 PM → 8:54 AMArrives next day

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:46 AM → 4:56 PM

8:55 AM → 6:57 PM

12:55 PM → 10:59 PM

4:55 PM → 8:54 AMArrives next day

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:46 AM → 4:56 PM

8:55 AM → 6:57 PM

12:55 PM → 10:59 PM

4:55 PM → 8:54 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:46 AM → 4:56 PM

8:55 AM → 6:57 PM

12:55 PM → 10:59 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Stranraer, Scotland?

Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe

Train trips from Cardiff

Train trips to Stranraer

Alternative transport options

4:55 PM → 12:31 PM
Arrives next day

9:21 PM → 4:31 PM
Arrives next day

5:55 PM → 8:54 AM
Arrives next day

9:11 PM → 12:57 PM
Arrives next day

4:55 PM → 8:54 AM
Arrives next day

4:55 PM → 8:54 AM
Arrives next day

4:55 PM → 8:54 AM
Arrives next day

4:55 PM → 8:54 AM
Arrives next day