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The average train between Stranraer and Rugby takes 9h 54m and the fastest train takes 7h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Rugby. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 54m
Duration
415 mi
Distance
£171
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
  2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain train
  4. Take the train from Crewe to Rugbytrain train
8h 18m
£141–253

Stranraer to Rugby train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Stranraer and Rugby. 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 Rugby at 10:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 9h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains15h 22m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains7h 22m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains7h 26m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains7h 22m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains13h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains7h 22m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains7h 26m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains7h 22m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains13h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains7h 22m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains7h 26m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains7h 22m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast13h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains7h 22m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains7h 26m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast7h 16m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains19h 18m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains7h 45m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains7h 45m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains7h 43m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains12h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains7h 22m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains7h 26m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains7h 22m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Stranraer to Rugby? 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.

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  • Distance: 414.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 54m

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

You can take a train from Stranraer to Rugby via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Crewe in around 8h 18m.

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