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Chester to Stranraer trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Stranraer takes 9h 9m and the fastest train takes 6h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester 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.

9h 9m
Duration
334 mi
Distance
£143
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
  3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
7h 19m
£114–197

Chester to Stranraer train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Chester and Stranraer. The earliest departure is at 10:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Stranraer at 12:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 9h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail14h 15m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail6h 30m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail6h 31m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail6h 32m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail12h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail6h 30m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail6h 31m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail6h 32m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail12h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail6h 30m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail6h 31m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail6h 32m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail12h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail6h 30m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail6h 31m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail6h 32m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail12h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail6h 30m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail6h 31m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail6h 32m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail12h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail6h 30m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail6h 31m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail6h 31m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chester 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.

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  • Distance: 333.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 9m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Stranraer via Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 7h 19m.

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