The average train between Shrewsbury and Stranraer takes 10h 14m and the fastest train takes 7h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Shrewsbury 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 5 times a day between Shrewsbury and Stranraer. The earliest departure is at 12:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Stranraer at 12:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 10h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at Stranraer station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.
Shrewsbury to Stranraer train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Stranraer train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Stranraer station.
Book your Shrewsbury to Stranraer train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and ScotRail.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Stranraer is 286 km. The road distance is 599 km.
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Stranraer via Crewe, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 8h 32m.