The average train between Stranraer and Cardiff takes 11h 31m and the fastest train takes 8h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Cardiff. 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 Stranraer and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stranraer is at 7:08 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 3:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 11h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Cardiff station via Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 31m.
Stranraer to Cardiff train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
Stranraer to Cardiff train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Stranraer to Cardiff train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Stranraer and Cardiff is 400.1 km. The road distance is 769 km.
You can take a train from Stranraer to Cardiff Central via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Crewe in around 10h 9m.