The average train between Stranraer and Bristol takes 10h 34m and the fastest train takes 8h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Bristol. 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 Stranraer and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stranraer is at 7:40 PM which arrives into Bristol at 10:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 10h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Bristol station via Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.
Stranraer to Bristol train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
Stranraer to Bristol train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Stranraer to Bristol train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Stranraer and Bristol is 416.2 km. The road distance is 774 km.
You can take a train from Stranraer to Bristol Temple Meads via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Birmingham New Street in around 10h 1m.