The average train between Stranraer and Plymouth takes 16h 19m and the fastest train takes 11h 43m. 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.
Trains run 3 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 2:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 16h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Plymouth station via Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 19m.
Stranraer to Plymouth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
Stranraer to Plymouth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Stranraer to Plymouth train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Stranraer and Plymouth is 507.5 km. The road distance is 978 km.
You can take a train from Stranraer to Plymouth via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Stafford, and Bristol Temple Meads in around 12h 55m.