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

The cheapest way to get from Stirling to Exeter is to bus via Bristol which costs £45 - £110 and takes 13h 31m.

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 25m and costs £100 - £240.

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 10m.

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 10m and costs £190 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m 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 Midland Bluebird, 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 10m and costs £190 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 13h 31m.

Where does the Stirling to Exeter bus arrive?

Stirling to Exeter bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, 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 - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Stirling and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Stirling to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Library and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Park and Ride, Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 31m.

There are 10 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
4h 25m
£101–238
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Bristol Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 106 / ...
13h 31m
£46–108
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 10m
£194–328
Drive 456.7 mi
1. Drive from Stirling to Exetercar 456.7 mi
7h 26m
£111–160
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 11m
£80–212
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 9m
£91–208
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane NCL - EXT
5h 51m
£132–396
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 51m
£132–251
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 35m
£259–398
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X36 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 106 / ...
15h 12m
£91–223

Stirling to Exeter by train

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9h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 399.8 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

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 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Library to Bampfylde Street via Park and Ride, Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, and Bus Station in around 13h 31m.

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