The average train between Reading and Stranraer takes 11h 34m and the fastest train takes 9h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading 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 4 times a day between Reading and Stranraer. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Stranraer at 4:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 11h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Stranraer station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 34m.
Reading to Stranraer train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Stranraer train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stranraer station.
Book your Reading to Stranraer train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Reading and Stranraer is 468.9 km. The road distance is 788 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Stranraer via Birmingham New Street, Wigan North Western, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 10h 37m.