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Trip Overview

The average train between Bristol and Stranraer takes 12h 16m and the fastest train takes 9h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol to Stranraer. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 16m
Duration
481 mi
Distance
£206
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Bristol to Stranraer train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Bristol and Stranraer. The earliest departure is at 7:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Stranraer at 4:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 12h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Cross CountryTransport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail17h 24m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail9h 23m • 4 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail9h 24m • 4 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail9h 29m • 4 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail15h 21m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail9h 23m • 4 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail9h 24m • 4 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail9h 29m • 4 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail15h 21m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail9h 23m • 4 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail9h 24m • 4 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail9h 29m • 4 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail15h 21m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail9h 23m • 4 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail9h 24m • 4 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail9h 29m • 4 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail15h 21m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail9h 23m • 4 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail9h 24m • 4 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail9h 25m • 4 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail19h 58m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail10h 15m • 4 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail9h 22m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bristol to Stranraer? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Bristol to Stranraer.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 481.2 mi
  • Duration: 12h 16m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Stranraer, Scotland?

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Stranraer via Birmingham New Street, Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 10h 19m.

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