The average train between Stranraer and Reading takes 11h 55m and the fastest train takes 9h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Reading. 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 Reading. 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 Reading at 12:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 11h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Reading. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Reading station via Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.
Stranraer to Reading train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
Stranraer to Reading train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Stranraer to Reading train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Stranraer and Reading is 468.9 km. The road distance is 788 km.
You can take a train from Stranraer to Reading via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Wolverhampton in around 10h 2m.