Bristol to Stranraer (Station) Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Bristol and Stranraer (Station) takes 12h 26m and the fastest train takes 9h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol to Stranraer (Station). 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 26m
Duration: 481 mi
Distance: £217
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Staffordtrain
Take the train from Stafford to Glasgow Centraltrain
Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain

10h 4m

£180–282

Bristol to Stranraer (Station) train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Bristol and Stranraer (Station). The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Stranraer (Station) at 12:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Stafford and take an average of 12h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:00 AM → 4:56 PM
9h 56m • 3 changes
9:01 AM → 6:57 PM
9h 56m • 3 changes
1:00 PM → 10:59 PM
9h 59m • 3 changes
5:00 PM → 8:54 AM
Arrives next day
15h 54m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

7:00 AM → 4:56 PM
9h 56m • 3 changes
9:01 AM → 6:57 PM
9h 56m • 3 changes
1:00 PM → 10:59 PM
9h 59m • 3 changes
5:00 PM → 8:54 AM
Arrives next day
15h 54m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

7:00 AM → 4:56 PM
9h 56m • 3 changes
9:01 AM → 6:57 PM
9h 56m • 3 changes
1:00 PM → 10:59 PM
9h 59m • 3 changes
5:00 PM → 8:54 AM
Arrives next day
15h 54m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

7:00 AM → 4:56 PM
9h 56m • 3 changes
9:01 AM → 6:57 PM
9h 56m • 3 changes
1:00 PM → 10:59 PM
9h 59m • 3 changes
5:00 PM → 8:54 AM
Arrives next day
15h 54m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:00 AM → 4:56 PM
9h 56m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 6:57 PM
9h 57m • 3 changes
1:00 PM → 10:58 PM
9h 58m • 3 changes
3:00 PM → 12:31 PM
Arrives next day
21h 31m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

4:00 PM → 8:54 AM
Arrives next day
16h 54m • 3 changes
6:00 PM → 12:57 PM
Arrives next day
18h 57m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:00 AM → 4:56 PM
9h 56m • 3 changes
9:01 AM → 6:57 PM
9h 56m • 3 changes
1:00 PM → 10:59 PM
9h 59m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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