How to travel from Stirling to Exeter, United Kingdom

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.

8 routes found

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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Edinburgh Park then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Exeter (EXT).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £245($290)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Haymarket then Wolverhampton and then to Exeter St Davids.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £225($270)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Drive

Drive to Exeter.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Distance736km (458 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stirling and Exeter

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Stirling to Exeter

Compare travel optionsbetween Stirling and Exeter

Transport options from Stirling to Exeter
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
2h 40m
£245($290)
hourly645km (401 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, Fly2h 50m
£255($300)
hourly647km (402 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Park, plane3h 25m
£155($185)
hourly698km (434 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane3h 25m
£135($160)
hourly707km (439 miles)
Train + 2 similar
7h 20m
£225($270)
every 4 hours791km (491 miles)
Train via Edinburgh8h 25m
£245($290)
every 4 hours871km (541 miles)
Train via Crewe10h 35m
£170($205)
6 times a week852km (529 miles)
Drive
7h 30m
£84($100)
on demand736km (458 miles)

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Airports near Exeter

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

EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Exeter
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
76km (47 miles) from Exeter
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Exeter