The average train between Stirling and Exeter takes 9h 18m and the fastest train takes 8h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Stirling to Exeter. 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 every 3 hours between Stirling and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Stirling is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Exeter at 4:46 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Stirling to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Stirling station and arriving at Exeter station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.
Stirling to Exeter train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Stirling station.
Stirling to Exeter train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Stirling to Exeter train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country and ScotRail.
The distance between Stirling and Exeter is 600.6 km. The road distance is 874 km.
You can take a train from Stirling to Exeter St Davids via Edinburgh Waverley in around 9h 35m.