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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Stranraer is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 14h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Stranraer is to drive which takes 7h 26m and costs £110 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Port Rodie via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Stranraer via Birmingham New Street, Wigan North Western, Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.

How far is it from Exeter to Stranraer?

The distance between Exeter and Stranraer is 560 miles. The road distance is 449.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Stranraer without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 11h 37m and costs £110 - £370.

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

It takes approximately 11h 37m to get from Exeter to Stranraer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Stranraer bus from?

Exeter to Stranraer bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Stranraer train from?

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

Train or bus from Exeter to Stranraer?

The best way to get from Exeter to Stranraer is to train via Birmingham which takes 11h 37m and costs £110 - £370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 14h 14m.

Where does the Exeter to Stranraer bus arrive?

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

Where does the Exeter to Stranraer train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Exeter to Stranraer?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Stranraer is 450 miles. It takes approximately 7h 26m to drive from Exeter to Stranraer.

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

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Where can I stay near Stranraer?

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Exeter to Stranraer - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Exeter to Stranraer by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Western
3. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Central
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
5. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
11h 37m
£113–366
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
14h 14m
£44–109
Drive 447.1 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Stranraer447.1 mi
7h 26m
£112–162
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
7h 34m
£79–194
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
12h 18m
£223–331
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Buchanan Bus StationM19
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
16h 19m
£80–121
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
5. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
8h 39m
£74–202
Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)EXT - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
8h 6m
£120–275

Exeter to Stranraer by train

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11h 37mAverage Duration

£113Cheapest Price

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Distance: 556.7 mi
Duration: 11h 37m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Stranraer via Birmingham New Street, Wigan North Western, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 11h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Port Rodie via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 14h 14m.

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