Stranraer to Holyhead Trains

Stranraer to Holyhead trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Stranraer and Holyhead takes 10h 8m and the fastest train takes 8h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Holyhead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 8m
Duration: 418 mi
Distance: £171
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train

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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 Warrington Bank Quaytrain
Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyheadtrain

9h 2m

£139–237

Stranraer to Holyhead train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Stranraer and Holyhead. 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 Holyhead at 10:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 10h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

9:00 AM → 5:48 PM
8h 48m • 3 changes
1:05 PM → 10:48 PM
9h 43m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

5:40 PM → 2:09 AM
Arrives next day
8h 29m • 3 changes
7:40 PM → 10:46 AM
Arrives next day
15h 6m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:04 AM → 3:40 PM
8h 36m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 5:48 PM
8h 48m • 3 changes
1:05 PM → 9:40 PM
8h 35m • 3 changes
5:07 PM → 8:51 AM
Arrives next day
15h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:04 AM → 3:40 PM
8h 36m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 5:48 PM
8h 48m • 3 changes
1:05 PM → 9:40 PM
8h 35m • 3 changes
5:07 PM → 1:49 AM
Arrives next day
8h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

7:04 AM → 3:40 PM
8h 36m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 5:48 PM
8h 48m • 3 changes
1:05 PM → 9:40 PM
8h 35m • 3 changes
5:07 PM → 1:49 AM
Arrives next day
8h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

7:04 AM → 3:40 PM
8h 36m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 5:48 PM
8h 48m • 3 changes
1:05 PM → 9:40 PM
8h 35m • 3 changes
5:07 PM → 1:49 AM
Arrives next day
8h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

7:04 AM → 3:40 PM
8h 36m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 5:48 PM
8h 48m • 3 changes
1:05 PM → 9:40 PM
8h 35m • 3 changes
5:07 PM → 1:49 AM
Arrives next day
8h 42m • 3 changes

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