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There are 10 ways to get from Aberdeen to Exeter by plane, train, or car

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  1. Fly Aberdeen Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ABZ - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4h 38m
    £112–300

  2. Fly Aberdeen Airport to Exeter

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane ABZ - EXT
    6h 2m
    £107–340

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Exeter St Davidstrain train Aberdeen - Plymouth / ...
    10h 23m
    £270–410

  4. Drive  557.4 mi

    1. Drive from Aberdeen to Exetercar car 557.4 mi
    9h 20m
    £138–200

  5. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    6h 48m
    £115–255

  6. Fly Aberdeen Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane ABZ - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    5h 54m
    £151–482

  7. Fly Aberdeen Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane ABZ - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    6h 16m
    £152–344

  8. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane EDI - EXT
    6h 31m
    £140–355

  9. Fly Aberdeen Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane ABZ - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    6h 21m
    £127–368

  10. Train via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    13h 46m
    £173–273

Aberdeen to Exeter by train

Calendar6Weekly Trains
Duration10h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£270Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 492.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Aberdeen to Exeter St Davids 6 times a week. Tickets cost £270–410 and the journey takes 10h 23m. Alternatively, KLM, Loganair, and Aurigny fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Exeter (EXT) 3 times a day.

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