The average train between Ipswich and Stranraer takes 12h 14m and the fastest train takes 9h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Ipswich 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.
Trains run 4 times a day between Ipswich and Stranraer. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 5:55 PM which arrives into Stranraer at 12:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 12h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Stranraer station via Peterborough station, Edinburgh Waverley station, Glasgow Queen Street station and Ayr station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 14m.
Ipswich to Stranraer train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Stranraer station.
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The distance between Ipswich and Stranraer is 516.8 km. The road distance is 646 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Stranraer via Peterborough, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 10h 59m.
