The average train between Stranraer and Southampton takes 12h 40m and the fastest train takes 10h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Southampton. 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 Southampton. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stranraer is at 7:08 PM which arrives into Southampton at 4:42 PM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 12h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Southampton Central station via Ayr station, Glasgow Central station and Stafford station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.
Stranraer to Southampton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
Stranraer to Southampton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Southampton Central station.
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The distance between Stranraer and Southampton is 506.7 km. The road distance is 682 km.
You can take a train from Stranraer to Southampton Central via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Stafford in around 11h 18m.