The average train between Stranraer and Reading takes 11h 53m and the fastest train takes 9h 34m. 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 12:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 11h 53m. 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 station, Glasgow Central station and Stafford station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 53m.
Stranraer to Reading train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
Stranraer to Reading train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.
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The distance between Stranraer and Reading is 468.9 km. The road distance is 624 km.
You can take a train from Stranraer to Reading via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Stafford in around 10h 11m.