The average train between Stranraer and Portsmouth takes 10h 45m and the fastest train takes 8h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Portsmouth. 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 Portsmouth. 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 Portsmouth at 9:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 10h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Portsmouth station via Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.
Stranraer to Portsmouth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
Stranraer to Portsmouth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Stranraer to Portsmouth train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Stranraer and Portsmouth is 527.3 km. The road distance is 921 km.
You can take a train from Stranraer to Portsmouth & Southsea via Ayr, Glasgow Central, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 9h 39m.
