The average train between Stranraer and Chester takes 7h 33m and the fastest train takes 5h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Chester. 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 5 times a day between Stranraer and Chester. 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 Chester at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 7h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Chester. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Chester station via Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
Stranraer to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
Stranraer to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.
Book your Stranraer to Chester train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Stranraer and Chester is 236.1 km. The road distance is 537 km.
You can take a train from Stranraer to Chester via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 6h 41m.