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

The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Exeter is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 14h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Exeter is to train and fly which takes 6h 49m and costs £55 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Stranraer and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Port Rodie and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Stranraer and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.

How far is it from Stranraer to Exeter?

The distance between Stranraer and Exeter is 497 miles. The road distance is 449.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stranraer to Exeter without a car is to train via Warrington which takes 11h 24m and costs £90 - £370.

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

It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Stranraer to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stranraer to Exeter bus from?

Stranraer to Exeter bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.

Where do I catch the Stranraer to Exeter train from?

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

Train or bus from Stranraer to Exeter?

The best way to get from Stranraer to Exeter is to train via Warrington which takes 11h 24m and costs £90 - £370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 14h 48m.

Where does the Stranraer to Exeter bus arrive?

Stranraer to Exeter bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Stranraer to Exeter train arrive?

Stranraer to Exeter train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.

Can I drive from Stranraer to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Exeter is 450 miles. It takes approximately 7h 25m to drive from Stranraer to Exeter.

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

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

There are 10 ways to get from Stranraer to Exeter by train, plane, 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.

Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
best
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
6h 49m
£59–174
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station923
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
14h 48m
£43–108
Train via Warrington
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quay
4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Street
5. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
11h 24m
£90–367
Drive 447.1 mi
1. Drive from Stranraer to Exeter447.1 mi
7h 25m
£111–161
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)EDI - EXT
7h 2m
£119–275
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
5. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
7h 56m
£63–185
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
8h 37m
£89–286
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)GLA - LTN
4. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
5. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
8h 37m
£131–337
Train
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow CentralStranraer - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Exeter St DavidsGlasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
12h 30m
£104–309
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station181 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Street101 / ...
16h 22m
£47–105

Stranraer to Exeter by train

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Distance: 494.4 mi
Duration: 6h 49m

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

You can take a train from Stranraer to Exeter St Davids via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Birmingham New Street in around 11h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to Bampfylde Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 14h 48m.

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