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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Aberdeentrain train Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
    10h 14m
    £270–410

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    15h 10m
    £76–146

  3. Drive  557.1 mi

    1. Drive from Exeter to Aberdeencar car 557.1 mi
    9h 23m
    £138–200

  4. Fly Exeter to Aberdeen Airport

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane EXT - ABZ
    6h 15m
    £106–340

  5. Train via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Aberdeentrain train
    13h 41m
    £173–280

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane BRS - ABZ
    4h 43m
    £113–296

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane BHX - ABZ
    5h 48m
    £153–340

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane LHR - ABZ
    5h 45m
    £153–481

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

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train
    7h 19m
    £114–254

  10. Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane EXT - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train
    6h 36m
    £137–358

Exeter to Aberdeen by train

Calendar12Weekly Trains
Duration10h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£270Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 632.9 mi
  • Duration: 10h 14m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Aberdeen twice daily. Tickets cost £270–410 and the journey takes 10h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter to Union Square Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station, Millennium Point, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 15h 10m.

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