Holyhead to Stranraer Trains

Holyhead to Stranraer trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Holyhead and Stranraer takes 11h 36m and the fastest train takes 8h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Holyhead 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.

11h 36m
Duration: 418 mi
Distance: £177
Average price: 4 times a day
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9h 9m

£143–241

Holyhead to Stranraer train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Holyhead and Stranraer. The earliest departure is at 7:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 8:02 PM which arrives into Stranraer at 12:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 11h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

8:00 AM → 4:56 PM
8h 56m • 3 changes
10:02 AM → 6:57 PM
8h 55m • 3 changes
2:02 PM → 10:59 PM
8h 57m • 3 changes
6:00 PM → 8:54 AM
Arrives next day
14h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

8:00 AM → 4:56 PM
8h 56m • 3 changes
10:02 AM → 6:57 PM
8h 55m • 3 changes
2:02 PM → 10:59 PM
8h 57m • 3 changes
6:00 PM → 8:54 AM
Arrives next day
14h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

8:00 AM → 4:56 PM
8h 56m • 3 changes
10:02 AM → 6:57 PM
8h 55m • 3 changes
2:02 PM → 10:59 PM
8h 57m • 3 changes
6:00 PM → 8:54 AM
Arrives next day
14h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

8:00 AM → 4:56 PM
8h 56m • 3 changes
10:02 AM → 6:57 PM
8h 55m • 3 changes
2:02 PM → 10:59 PM
8h 57m • 3 changes
6:00 PM → 8:54 AM
Arrives next day
14h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

8:00 AM → 4:56 PM
8h 56m • 3 changes
10:02 AM → 6:57 PM
8h 55m • 3 changes
2:02 PM → 10:59 PM
8h 57m • 3 changes
6:00 PM → 8:54 AM
Arrives next day
14h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

8:01 AM → 4:56 PM
8h 55m • 3 changes
10:02 AM → 6:57 PM
8h 55m • 3 changes
2:02 PM → 10:58 PM
8h 56m • 3 changes
5:00 PM → 12:31 PM
Arrives next day
19h 31m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:46 AM → 4:31 PM
8h 45m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Holyhead 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.

Holyhead to Stranraer trains

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Holyhead to Stranraer train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

8:00 AM → 4:56 PM

10:02 AM → 6:57 PM

2:02 PM → 10:59 PM

6:00 PM → 8:54 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

8:00 AM → 4:56 PM

10:02 AM → 6:57 PM

2:02 PM → 10:59 PM

6:00 PM → 8:54 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

8:00 AM → 4:56 PM

10:02 AM → 6:57 PM

2:02 PM → 10:59 PM

6:00 PM → 8:54 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

8:00 AM → 4:56 PM

10:02 AM → 6:57 PM

2:02 PM → 10:59 PM

6:00 PM → 8:54 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

8:00 AM → 4:56 PM

10:02 AM → 6:57 PM

2:02 PM → 10:59 PM

6:00 PM → 8:54 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

8:01 AM → 4:56 PM

10:02 AM → 6:57 PM

2:02 PM → 10:58 PM

5:00 PM → 12:31 PM
Arrives next day

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:46 AM → 4:31 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Stranraer, Scotland?

Train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quay

Holyhead to Stranraer trains

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Holyhead to Stranraer train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

8:00 AM → 4:56 PM

10:02 AM → 6:57 PM

2:02 PM → 10:59 PM

6:00 PM → 8:54 AMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

8:00 AM → 4:56 PM

10:02 AM → 6:57 PM

2:02 PM → 10:59 PM

6:00 PM → 8:54 AMArrives next day

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

8:00 AM → 4:56 PM

10:02 AM → 6:57 PM

2:02 PM → 10:59 PM

6:00 PM → 8:54 AMArrives next day

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

8:00 AM → 4:56 PM

10:02 AM → 6:57 PM

2:02 PM → 10:59 PM

6:00 PM → 8:54 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

8:00 AM → 4:56 PM

10:02 AM → 6:57 PM

2:02 PM → 10:59 PM

6:00 PM → 8:54 AMArrives next day

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

8:01 AM → 4:56 PM

10:02 AM → 6:57 PM

2:02 PM → 10:58 PM

5:00 PM → 12:31 PMArrives next day

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:46 AM → 4:31 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Stranraer, Scotland?

Train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quay

Train trips from Holyhead

Train trips to Stranraer

Alternative transport options

6:00 PM → 8:54 AM
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6:00 PM → 8:54 AM
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6:00 PM → 8:54 AM
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6:00 PM → 8:54 AM
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5:00 PM → 12:31 PM
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