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Cardiff to Stranraer trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Stranraer takes 12h 51m and the fastest train takes 10h 2m. 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 51m
Duration
478 mi
Distance
£213
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
  2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
  4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
10h 20m
£178–316

Cardiff to Stranraer train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Cardiff and Stranraer. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:21 PM which arrives into Stranraer at 4:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 12h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Stranraer.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 477.7 mi
  • Duration: 12h 51m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Stranraer via Crewe, Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 10h 20m.

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