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

The cheapest way to get from Stirling to Exeter is to bus which costs £35 - £100 and takes 12h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stirling to Exeter is to train and fly which takes 4h 10m and costs £110 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Stirling and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Stirling station to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Stirling and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Stirling to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Stirling and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Haymarket, Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.

How far is it from Stirling to Exeter?

The distance between Stirling and Exeter is 402 miles. The road distance is 459.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stirling to Exeter without a car is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 9h 6m and costs £150 - £470.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Stirling to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stirling to Exeter bus from?

Stirling to Exeter bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Stirling to Exeter train from?

Stirling to Exeter train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stirling station.

Train or bus from Stirling to Exeter?

The best way to get from Stirling to Exeter is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 9h 6m and costs £150 - £470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £100 and takes 12h 56m.

Where does the Stirling to Exeter bus arrive?

Stirling to Exeter bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Stirling to Exeter train arrive?

Stirling to Exeter train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Stirling to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Stirling to Exeter is 459 miles. It takes approximately 7h 20m to drive from Stirling to Exeter.

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

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

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

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

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Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter
best
1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Park
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)EDI - EXT
4h 10m
£110–247
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationM8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
12h 56m
£35–99
Train via Wolverhampton
1. Take the train from Stirling to Haymarket
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Wolverhampton
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
9h 6m
£151–462
Drive 456.7 mi
1. Drive from Stirling to Exeter456.7 mi
7h 20m
£114–164
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Park
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
5h 4m
£54–157
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
5h 10m
£41–141
Train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh WaverleyDunblane - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Exeter St DavidsEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
9h 34m
£60–395
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station181 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Street101 / ...
14h 31m
£43–96

Stirling to Exeter by train

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Distance: 400 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

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

You can take a train from Stirling to Exeter St Davids via Haymarket, Wolverhampton, and Birmingham New Street in around 9h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 12h 56m.

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