The average train between Stranraer and Poole takes 11h 18m and the fastest train takes 9h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Poole. 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 Poole. 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 Poole at 9:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 11h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Poole. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Poole station via Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 18m.
Stranraer to Poole train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
Stranraer to Poole train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Poole station.
Book your Stranraer to Poole train tickets online with ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper and 3 other operators.
The distance between Stranraer and Poole is 508.7 km. The road distance is 985 km.
You can take a train from Stranraer to Poole via Ayr, Glasgow Central, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 10h 24m.