Stranraer to Holyhead Trains

Stranraer to Holyhead trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Stranraer and Holyhead takes 10h 9m and the fastest train takes 8h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Holyhead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 9m
Duration: 418 mi
Distance: £176
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

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Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyheadtrain

9h 3m

£144–238

Stranraer to Holyhead train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Stranraer and Holyhead. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stranraer is at 7:04 PM which arrives into Holyhead at 10:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 10h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

1:05 PM → 9:40 PM
8h 35m • 3 changes
5:07 PM → 8:51 AM
Arrives next day
15h 44m • 3 changes
7:04 PM → 10:46 AM
Arrives next day
15h 42m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:04 AM → 3:40 PM
8h 36m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 5:48 PM
8h 48m • 3 changes
1:05 PM → 9:40 PM
8h 35m • 3 changes
5:07 PM → 1:49 AM
Arrives next day
8h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:04 AM → 3:40 PM
8h 36m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 5:48 PM
8h 48m • 3 changes
1:05 PM → 9:40 PM
8h 35m • 3 changes
5:07 PM → 1:49 AM
Arrives next day
8h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:04 AM → 3:40 PM
8h 36m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 5:48 PM
8h 48m • 3 changes
1:05 PM → 9:40 PM
8h 35m • 3 changes
5:07 PM → 1:49 AM
Arrives next day
8h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:04 AM → 3:40 PM
8h 36m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 5:48 PM
8h 48m • 3 changes
1:05 PM → 9:40 PM
8h 35m • 3 changes
5:07 PM → 1:49 AM
Arrives next day
8h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:04 AM → 3:40 PM
8h 36m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 5:48 PM
8h 48m • 3 changes
1:05 PM → 10:48 PM
9h 43m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

5:40 PM → 2:09 AM
Arrives next day
8h 29m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Stranraer to Holyhead? 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.

Stranraer to Holyhead trains

Trip Overview

Train

Stranraer to Holyhead train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

1:05 PM → 9:40 PM

5:07 PM → 8:51 AM
Arrives next day

7:04 PM → 10:46 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:04 AM → 3:40 PM

9:00 AM → 5:48 PM

1:05 PM → 9:40 PM

5:07 PM → 1:49 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:04 AM → 3:40 PM

9:00 AM → 5:48 PM

1:05 PM → 9:40 PM

5:07 PM → 1:49 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:04 AM → 3:40 PM

9:00 AM → 5:48 PM

1:05 PM → 9:40 PM

5:07 PM → 1:49 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:04 AM → 3:40 PM

9:00 AM → 5:48 PM

1:05 PM → 9:40 PM

5:07 PM → 1:49 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:04 AM → 3:40 PM

9:00 AM → 5:48 PM

1:05 PM → 10:48 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

5:40 PM → 2:09 AM
Arrives next day

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Stranraer to Ayr

Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central

Stranraer to Holyhead trains

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Trip Overview

Train

Stranraer to Holyhead train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

1:05 PM → 9:40 PM

5:07 PM → 8:51 AMArrives next day

7:04 PM → 10:46 AMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:04 AM → 3:40 PM

9:00 AM → 5:48 PM

1:05 PM → 9:40 PM

5:07 PM → 1:49 AMArrives next day

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:04 AM → 3:40 PM

9:00 AM → 5:48 PM

1:05 PM → 9:40 PM

5:07 PM → 1:49 AMArrives next day

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:04 AM → 3:40 PM

9:00 AM → 5:48 PM

1:05 PM → 9:40 PM

5:07 PM → 1:49 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:04 AM → 3:40 PM

9:00 AM → 5:48 PM

1:05 PM → 9:40 PM

5:07 PM → 1:49 AMArrives next day

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:04 AM → 3:40 PM

9:00 AM → 5:48 PM

1:05 PM → 10:48 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

5:40 PM → 2:09 AMArrives next day

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Stranraer to Ayr

Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central

Train trips from Stranraer

Train trips to Holyhead

Alternative transport options

5:07 PM → 8:51 AM
Arrives next day

7:04 PM → 10:46 AM
Arrives next day

5:07 PM → 1:49 AM
Arrives next day

5:07 PM → 1:49 AM
Arrives next day

5:07 PM → 1:49 AM
Arrives next day

5:07 PM → 1:49 AM
Arrives next day

5:40 PM → 2:09 AM
Arrives next day