The cheapest and fastest trains from Stirling to Exeter
Cheapest price
£146
Average price
£164
Fastest journey
8 h 50 m
Average duration
9 h 1 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
601 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stirling to Exeter is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stirling to Exeter will cost around £164 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £146.
Of the 2 trains that leave Stirling for Exeter every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 601 km distance in an average of 9 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 50 m .
The slowest trains will take 9 h 12 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Stirling to Exeter
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Stirling to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £45, and a train costs an average of £132.
Distance: 601 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
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£159 Average Price | £153 Average Price | £60 Average Price Cheapest |
9h 32m Average total duration 9h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 2m Average total duration 19h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Stirling to Exeter train times
The table below shows live departures for Stirling to Exeter trains for today, Sunday 16 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:08 Stirling | 9h02 | 19:10 Exeter | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:08 Stirling | 8h47 | 19:55 Exeter | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stirling to Exeter
Trains from Stirling to Exeter run on average 14 times per day, taking around 9h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £132 but you can travel from only £45 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:42, the last at 11:46. The fastest train covers the 601 km distance in 8h 29m.
Distance 601 km |
Average train duration 9h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £132 |
Trains per day 14 |
Fastest train 8h 29m |
First train 00:42 |
Last train 11:46 |
Train companies: ScotRail from Stirling to Exeter trainsScotRail trains will get you between Stirling and Exeter from £45. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Stirling to Exeter train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stirling to Exeter by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Exeter, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Stirling and Exeter
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 21:00 Saturday 06:20 - 21:00 Sunday 08:50 - 22:00
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platform. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 10
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Most taxis accessible, at front of station.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Concourse (RADAR key required) and in the Waiting Room on Platform 3.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Part of station buildings - one on platform 2 and another on platform 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the parking bays outside the main station entrance
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:50 - 18:15 Saturday 07:50 - 18:15 Sunday 09:30 - 16:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A station - Both platforms can be accessed via lifts from the main station entrance
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Both platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop at the front of the station on Queens Street
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:40 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 07:30 - 20:40 Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Weekdays (Mon-Fri) 08:45 - 19:40, Saturday 08:45 - 18:30 Sunday 10:00 - 17:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A station - All platforms can be accessed via Lifts from the sole main station entrance. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 5. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 and adjacent entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step free Category C Station - This station does not have step free access to any platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Bottom of stairs leading to platform 1.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Exeter St Davids: Cowick Street bus stop by shopping precint. To Newton Abbot: Cowick Street bus stop outside the station
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