Stranraer to Cardiff Trains

Stranraer to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Stranraer and Cardiff takes 11h 12m 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.

11h 12m
Duration: 478 mi
Distance: £196
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

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Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain
Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain

9h 51m

£164–268

Stranraer to Cardiff train times

Trains run 5 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 7:40 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 11h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

5:07 PM → 7:43 AM
Arrives next day
14h 36m • 3 changes
7:04 PM → 11:36 AM
Arrives next day
16h 32m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

7:04 AM → 3:42 PM
8h 38m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 5:41 PM
8h 41m • 3 changes
1:05 PM → 9:52 PM
8h 47m • 3 changes
5:07 PM → 7:50 AM
Arrives next day
14h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

7:04 AM → 3:41 PM
8h 37m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 5:42 PM
8h 42m • 3 changes
1:05 PM → 9:52 PM
8h 47m • 3 changes
7:08 PM → 3:53 PM
Arrives next day
20h 45m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

10:41 AM → 7:42 PM
9h 1m • 3 changes
12:41 PM → 9:46 PM
9h 5m • 3 changes
2:41 PM → 12:15 AM
Arrives next day
9h 34m • 3 changes
5:40 PM → 7:43 AM
Arrives next day
14h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:04 AM → 3:42 PM
8h 38m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 5:41 PM
8h 41m • 3 changes
1:05 PM → 9:52 PM
8h 47m • 3 changes
5:07 PM → 7:43 AM
Arrives next day
14h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:04 AM → 3:42 PM
8h 38m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 5:41 PM
8h 41m • 3 changes
1:05 PM → 9:52 PM
8h 47m • 3 changes
5:07 PM → 7:43 AM
Arrives next day
14h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:04 AM → 3:42 PM
8h 38m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 5:41 PM
8h 41m • 3 changes
1:05 PM → 9:52 PM
8h 47m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Stranraer to Cardiff? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Stranraer to Cardiff trains

Trip Overview

Train

Stranraer to Cardiff train times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

5:07 PM → 7:43 AM
Arrives next day

7:04 PM → 11:36 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

7:04 AM → 3:42 PM

9:00 AM → 5:41 PM

1:05 PM → 9:52 PM

5:07 PM → 7:50 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

7:04 AM → 3:41 PM

9:00 AM → 5:42 PM

1:05 PM → 9:52 PM

7:08 PM → 3:53 PM
Arrives next day

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

10:41 AM → 7:42 PM

12:41 PM → 9:46 PM

2:41 PM → 12:15 AM
Arrives next day

5:40 PM → 7:43 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:04 AM → 3:42 PM

9:00 AM → 5:41 PM

1:05 PM → 9:52 PM

5:07 PM → 7:43 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:04 AM → 3:42 PM

9:00 AM → 5:41 PM

1:05 PM → 9:52 PM

5:07 PM → 7:43 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:04 AM → 3:42 PM

9:00 AM → 5:41 PM

1:05 PM → 9:52 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Stranraer to Ayr

Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central

Stranraer to Cardiff trains

Find Transport to Cardiff

Trip Overview

Train

Stranraer to Cardiff train times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

5:07 PM → 7:43 AMArrives next day

7:04 PM → 11:36 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

7:04 AM → 3:42 PM

9:00 AM → 5:41 PM

1:05 PM → 9:52 PM

5:07 PM → 7:50 AMArrives next day

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

7:04 AM → 3:41 PM

9:00 AM → 5:42 PM

1:05 PM → 9:52 PM

7:08 PM → 3:53 PMArrives next day

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

10:41 AM → 7:42 PM

12:41 PM → 9:46 PM

2:41 PM → 12:15 AMArrives next day

5:40 PM → 7:43 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:04 AM → 3:42 PM

9:00 AM → 5:41 PM

1:05 PM → 9:52 PM

5:07 PM → 7:43 AMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:04 AM → 3:42 PM

9:00 AM → 5:41 PM

1:05 PM → 9:52 PM

5:07 PM → 7:43 AMArrives next day

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:04 AM → 3:42 PM

9:00 AM → 5:41 PM

1:05 PM → 9:52 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Stranraer to Ayr

Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central

Where to next?

Train trips from Stranraer

Train trips to Cardiff

Alternative transport options

5:07 PM → 7:43 AM
Arrives next day

7:04 PM → 11:36 AM
Arrives next day

5:07 PM → 7:50 AM
Arrives next day

7:08 PM → 3:53 PM
Arrives next day

2:41 PM → 12:15 AM
Arrives next day

5:40 PM → 7:43 AM
Arrives next day

5:07 PM → 7:43 AM
Arrives next day

5:07 PM → 7:43 AM
Arrives next day