Cheltenham to Stranraer Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cheltenham and Stranraer takes 10h 42m and the fastest train takes 8h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Cheltenham 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.

10h 42m
Duration: 437 mi
Distance: £184
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

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Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
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9h 36m

£145–270

Cheltenham to Stranraer train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Cheltenham and Stranraer. The earliest departure is at 8:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Stranraer at 4:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 10h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:12 PM → 8:54 AM
Arrives next day
14h 41m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

8:12 AM → 4:56 PM
8h 44m • 4 changes
10:12 AM → 6:57 PM
8h 45m • 4 changes
2:12 PM → 10:58 PM
8h 46m • 4 changes
5:12 PM → 12:31 PM
Arrives next day
20h 19m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

11:11 AM → 7:30 PM
8h 18m • 4 changes
12:11 PM → 8:53 PM
8h 41m • 4 changes
5:11 PM → 8:54 AM
Arrives next day
15h 42m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

8:12 AM → 4:56 PM
8h 44m • 4 changes
10:12 AM → 6:57 PM
8h 44m • 4 changes
2:12 PM → 10:59 PM
8h 47m • 4 changes
6:12 PM → 8:54 AM
Arrives next day
14h 41m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

8:12 AM → 4:56 PM
8h 44m • 4 changes
10:12 AM → 6:57 PM
8h 44m • 4 changes
2:12 PM → 10:59 PM
8h 47m • 4 changes
6:12 PM → 8:54 AM
Arrives next day
14h 41m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

8:12 AM → 4:56 PM
8h 44m • 4 changes
10:12 AM → 6:57 PM
8h 44m • 4 changes
2:12 PM → 10:59 PM
8h 47m • 4 changes
6:12 PM → 8:54 AM
Arrives next day
14h 41m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

8:12 AM → 4:56 PM
8h 44m • 4 changes
10:12 AM → 6:57 PM
8h 44m • 4 changes
2:12 PM → 10:59 PM
8h 47m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

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