Holyhead to Stranraer Trains

Holyhead to Stranraer trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Holyhead and Stranraer takes 11h 34m and the fastest train takes 8h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Holyhead 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.

11h 34m
Duration: 418 mi
Distance: £172
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain
Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain

9h 9m

£143–241

Holyhead to Stranraer train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Holyhead and Stranraer. The earliest departure is at 7:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 8:02 PM which arrives into Stranraer at 12:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 11h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

8:00 AM → 4:56 PM
8h 56m • 3 changes
10:02 AM → 6:57 PM
8h 55m • 3 changes
2:02 PM → 10:59 PM
8h 57m • 3 changes
6:00 PM → 8:54 AM
Arrives next day
14h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

8:00 AM → 4:56 PM
8h 56m • 3 changes
10:02 AM → 6:57 PM
8h 55m • 3 changes
2:02 PM → 10:59 PM
8h 57m • 3 changes
6:00 PM → 8:54 AM
Arrives next day
14h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

8:00 AM → 4:56 PM
8h 56m • 3 changes
10:02 AM → 6:57 PM
8h 55m • 3 changes
2:02 PM → 10:59 PM
8h 57m • 3 changes
6:00 PM → 8:54 AM
Arrives next day
14h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

8:01 AM → 4:56 PM
8h 55m • 3 changes
10:02 AM → 6:57 PM
8h 55m • 3 changes
2:02 PM → 10:58 PM
8h 56m • 3 changes
5:00 PM → 12:31 PM
Arrives next day
20h 31m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

7:46 AM → 4:31 PM
8h 45m • 3 changes
2:30 PM → 8:54 AM
Arrives next day
18h 24m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

8:00 AM → 4:56 PM
8h 56m • 3 changes
10:02 AM → 6:57 PM
8h 55m • 3 changes
2:02 PM → 10:59 PM
8h 57m • 3 changes
6:00 PM → 8:54 AM
Arrives next day
14h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

8:00 AM → 4:56 PM
8h 56m • 3 changes
10:02 AM → 6:57 PM
8h 55m • 3 changes
2:02 PM → 10:59 PM
8h 57m • 3 changes

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