What is the cheapest way to get from Exeter to Stirling?

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Stirling is to bus which costs £50 - £110 and takes 13h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Exeter to Stirling?

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Stirling is to fly and train which takes 4h 24m and costs £95 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Stirling?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Stirling. However, there are services departing from Exeter and arriving at Islamic Centre via Bristol Bus Station, Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Stirling?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Stirling. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Stirling via Birmingham New Street, Preston and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

How far is it from Exeter to Stirling?

The distance between Exeter and Stirling is 402 miles. The road distance is 459.8 miles.

How do I travel from Exeter to Stirling without a car?

The best way to get from Exeter to Stirling without a car is to train via Preston which takes 8h 40m and costs £170 - £330.

How long does it take to get from Exeter to Stirling?

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Exeter to Stirling, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Stirling bus from?

Exeter to Stirling bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Stirling train from?

Exeter to Stirling train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Stirling?

The best way to get from Exeter to Stirling is to train via Preston which takes 8h 40m and costs £170 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 13h 24m.

Where does the Exeter to Stirling bus arrive?

Exeter to Stirling bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Exeter to Stirling train arrive?

Exeter to Stirling train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Stirling?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Stirling is 460 miles. It takes approximately 7h 27m to drive from Exeter to Stirling.

How do I get a train ticket from Exeter to Stirling?

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Where can I stay near Stirling?

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Exeter to Stirling - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Exeter to Stirling by plane, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain
4h 24m
£96–249
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Islamic Centrebus M8
13h 24m
£51–110
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
8h 40m
£175–325
Drive 457.1 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Stirlingcar 457.1 mi
7h 27m
£111–161
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
4h 59m
£74–167
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain
5h 10m
£82–179
Fly Exeter to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stirlingtrain
5h 51m
£118–411
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
6h 48m
£97–283
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stirlingtrain Edinburgh - Dunblane / ...
8h 53m
£274–402
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Stirlingtrain
11h 50m
£160–288

Exeter to Stirling by train and foot

99Weekly Services

8h 40mAverage Duration

£175Cheapest Price

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Distance: 399.6 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Stirling, Scotland?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Stirling via Birmingham New Street, Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter to Islamic Centre via Bristol Bus Station, Newhall St, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 13h 24m.

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