The average train between Holyhead and Stranraer takes 11h 19m 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.
Trains run twice daily between Holyhead and Stranraer. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 2:30 PM which arrives into Stranraer at 8:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 11h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Holyhead station and arriving at Stranraer station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 19m.
Holyhead to Stranraer train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Stranraer train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Stranraer station.
Book your Holyhead to Stranraer train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and ScotRail.
The distance between Holyhead and Stranraer is 179.1 km. The road distance is 673 km.
You can take a train from Holyhead to Stranraer via Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 9h 11m.
