Portsmouth to Stranraer Trains

Portsmouth to Stranraer trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Stranraer takes 12h 5m and the fastest train takes 9h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Portsmouth 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 5m
Duration: 572 mi
Distance: £220
Average price: 5 times a day
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10h 20m

£157–344

Portsmouth to Stranraer train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Portsmouth and Stranraer. The earliest departure is at 7:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Stranraer at 12:57 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 12h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:18 AM → 4:56 PM
9h 38m • 4 changes
9:19 AM → 6:57 PM
9h 37m • 4 changes
1:19 PM → 10:59 PM
9h 40m • 4 changes
5:20 PM → 8:54 AM
Arrives next day
15h 34m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:21 AM → 4:56 PM
9h 35m • 4 changes
9:20 AM → 6:57 PM
9h 37m • 4 changes
1:20 PM → 10:58 PM
9h 38m • 4 changes
4:20 PM → 12:31 PM
Arrives next day
20h 11m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:37 AM → 7:30 PM
10h 53m • 4 changes
10:50 AM → 8:53 PM
10h 2m • 4 changes
4:50 PM → 8:54 AM
Arrives next day
16h 3m • 4 changes
8:50 PM → 12:57 PM
Arrives next day
16h 6m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:18 AM → 4:56 PM
9h 38m • 4 changes
9:19 AM → 6:57 PM
9h 37m • 4 changes
1:19 PM → 10:59 PM
9h 40m • 4 changes
5:20 PM → 8:54 AM
Arrives next day
15h 34m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

7:18 AM → 4:56 PM
9h 38m • 4 changes
9:19 AM → 6:57 PM
9h 37m • 4 changes
1:19 PM → 10:59 PM
9h 40m • 4 changes
5:20 PM → 8:54 AM
Arrives next day
15h 34m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

7:18 AM → 4:56 PM
9h 38m • 4 changes
9:19 AM → 6:57 PM
9h 37m • 4 changes
1:19 PM → 10:59 PM
9h 40m • 4 changes
5:20 PM → 8:54 AM
Arrives next day
15h 34m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

7:18 AM → 4:56 PM
9h 38m • 4 changes
9:19 AM → 6:57 PM
9h 37m • 4 changes
1:19 PM → 10:59 PM
9h 40m • 4 changes

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