The distance between Stirling and Exeter is around 645km (401 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Stirling to Exeter by train, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Edinburgh Park then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Exeter (EXT).
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Take the train to Haymarket then Wolverhampton and then to Exeter St Davids.
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There are several options for getting from Stirling to Exeter by train, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around £135 ($160) and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £245 ($290).
The distance between Stirling and Exeter is around 645km (401 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 600km (373 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Stirling and Exeter by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Stirling to Exeter is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £245 ($290).
The cheapest way to travel between Stirling and Exeter, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around £135 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Stirling and Exeter. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Stirling to Exeter. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Haymarket, Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.
First ScotRail Service, LNER, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway run train services between Stirling and Exeter. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Stirling and Exeter. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Park then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Exeter (EXT). instead which will take 2h 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stirling to Exeter. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Park then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Exeter (EXT). instead which will take 2h 40m.
The closest major airport to Exeter is Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Exeter. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Stirling and Exeter. The distance is around 736km (458 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 Stirling to Exeter is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around £245 ($290).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 3 similar | 2h 40m | £245($290) | hourly | 645km (401 miles) |
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, Fly | 2h 50m | £255($300) | hourly | 647km (402 miles) |
Train to Edinburgh Park, plane | 3h 25m | £155($185) | hourly | 698km (434 miles) |
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane | 3h 25m | £135($160) | hourly | 707km (439 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 7h 20m | £225($270) | every 4 hours | 791km (491 miles) |
Train via Edinburgh | 8h 25m | £245($290) | every 4 hours | 871km (541 miles) |
Train via Crewe | 10h 35m | £170($205) | 6 times a week | 852km (529 miles) |
Drive | 7h 30m | £84($100) | on demand | 736km (458 miles) |
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