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

The cheapest way to get from Stirling to Exeter is to bus via Birmingham which costs £35 - £110 and takes 14h 53m.

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 3h 50m and costs £95 - £260.

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 33m.

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 1m.

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 1m and costs £160 - £400.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m 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 1m and costs £160 - £400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 33m.

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 26m to drive from Stirling to Exeter.

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

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Stirling to Exeter - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 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 Parktrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane EDI - EXT
3h 50m
£99–256
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 101 / ...
14h 53m
£36–106
Train via Wolverhampton
1. Take the train from Stirling to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Wolverhamptontrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
9h 1m
£161–392
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus
12h 33m
Drive 456.7 mi
1. Drive from Stirling to Exetercar 456.7 mi
7h 26m
£112–162
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Parktrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
5h
£53–157
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
5h 9m
£41–136
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Parktrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
6h 39m
£84–254
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Parktrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain
4. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Centraltrain
7h 21m
£136–281
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane GLA - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain
4. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Centraltrain
7h 30m
£75–240
Train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Dunblane - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
9h 33m
£60–675

Stirling to Exeter by train

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Distance: 399.8 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

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 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 12h 33m.

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