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Holyhead to Stranraer trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Holyhead and Stranraer takes 11h 1m and the fastest train takes 8h 6m. 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 1m
Duration
418 mi
Distance
£187
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain 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
9h 36m
£153–282

Holyhead to Stranraer train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Holyhead and Stranraer. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Stranraer at 12:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Chester and take an average of 11h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 418 mi
  • Duration: 11h 1m

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

You can take a train from Holyhead to Stranraer via Chester, Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 9h 36m.

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