How to travel from Exeter to Stirling, United Kingdom

The distance between Exeter and Stirling is around 644km (400 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Exeter to Stirling by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Stirling.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £245($290)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train via Birmingham New Street

Take the train to Birmingham New Street, Preston then Haymarket and then to Stirling.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £225($265)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Bristol City Centre, Dunbar Asda Spott Rd then Edinburgh Princes Street and then to Stirling Bus Station.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £56($66)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Stirling.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Distance736km (457 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Exeter and Stirling

There are several options for getting from Exeter to Stirling by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £56 ($66) and will take around 9h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £245 ($290).

The distance between Exeter and Stirling is around 644km (400 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 600km (373 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Exeter and Stirling by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Exeter to Stirling is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £245 ($290).

The cheapest way to travel between Exeter and Stirling, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £56 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Exeter and Stirling. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Exeter to Stirling. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.

CrossCountry, First ScotRail Service, LNER, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service, Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Exeter and Stirling. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Exeter and Stirling. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Exeter to Stirling. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol City Centre, Dunbar Asda Spott Rd and Edinburgh Princes Street. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 9h 45m.

FlixBus, Megabus UK, East Coast Buses and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Exeter and Stirling. Buses run twice a week and take around 9h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Exeter to Stirling. We recommend that you fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Stirling. instead which will take 2h 40m.

The closest major airport to Stirling is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) which is approximately 40km (25 miles) from Stirling. Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) and Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Exeter and Stirling. The distance is around 736km (457 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Exeter to Stirling is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around £245 ($290).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Exeter and Stirling

Transport options from Exeter to Stirling
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
2h 40m
£245($290)
hourly644km (400 miles)
Fly to Glasgow (GLA), Train2h 45m
£255($300)
hourly646km (402 miles)
Train and Plane3h 25m
£135($160)
hourly706km (439 miles)
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane3h 30m
£155($185)
hourly697km (433 miles)
Train via Birmingham New Street + 2 similar
7h 10m
£225($265)
every 4 hours791km (491 miles)
Train8h 25m
£245($290)
every 4 hours874km (543 miles)
Train via Cardiff Central10h 25m
£170($205)
6 times a week852km (529 miles)
Bus
9h 45m
£56($66)
twice a week863km (536 miles)
Drive
7h 30m
£84($100)
on demand736km (457 miles)

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Airports near Stirling

The following major airports near Stirling offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from Stirling
GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
42km (26 miles) from Stirling
DND
Dundee Airport (DND)
Domestic Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Stirling