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Trip Overview

The average train between Stranraer and Plymouth takes 15h 1m and the fastest train takes 11h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Plymouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

15h 1m
Duration
608 mi
Distance
£273
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Stranraer to Plymouth train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Stranraer and Plymouth. 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 Plymouth at 1:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 15h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country11h 43m • 4 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country11h 49m • 4 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country17h 40m • 4 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country18h 43m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country11h 43m • 4 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country11h 49m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country17h 40m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country18h 43m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country11h 43m • 4 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country11h 49m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastCross CountryCross Country17h 40m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country18h 43m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country11h 43m • 4 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country11h 47m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country23h 46m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country22h 40m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country11h 6m • 4 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country11h 3m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country17h 7m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country18h 7m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country11h 43m • 4 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country11h 49m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country17h 40m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country18h 43m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country11h 43m • 4 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country11h 49m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Stranraer to Plymouth? 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.

Map of how to get from Stranraer to Plymouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 607.9 mi
  • Duration: 15h 1m

What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Plymouth, England?

You can take a train from Stranraer to Plymouth via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Crewe, and Birmingham New Street in around 12h 27m.

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