What is the cheapest way to get from Exeter to Aberdeen?

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Aberdeen is to train and fly which costs £95 - £260 and takes 7h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Exeter to Aberdeen?

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Aberdeen is to train and fly which takes 5h 12m and costs £100 - £290.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Aberdeen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Aberdeen. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 14m.

How far is it from Exeter to Aberdeen?

The distance between Exeter and Aberdeen is 637 miles. The road distance is 560.4 miles.

How do I travel from Exeter to Aberdeen without a car?

The best way to get from Exeter to Aberdeen without a car is to train which takes 10h 14m and costs £250 - £850.

How long does it take to get from Exeter to Aberdeen?

The train from Exeter St Davids to Aberdeen takes 10h 14m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Aberdeen train from?

Exeter to Aberdeen train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or fly from Exeter to Aberdeen?

The best way to get from Exeter to Aberdeen is to train which takes 10h 14m and costs £250 - £850. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £100 - £300 and takes 6h 26m.

Where does the Exeter to Aberdeen train arrive?

Exeter to Aberdeen train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Aberdeen station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Aberdeen?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Aberdeen is 560 miles. It takes approximately 9h 22m to drive from Exeter to Aberdeen.

How do I get a train ticket from Exeter to Aberdeen?

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Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

There are 672+ hotels available in Aberdeen.

Exeter to Aberdeen - 10 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Aberdeentrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
10h 14m
£250–850
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain
7h 24m
£99–256
Drive 557.1 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Aberdeencar 557.1 mi
9h 22m
£138–199
Fly Exeter to Aberdeen Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane EXT - ABZ
6h 26m
£103–294
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain
4. Take the bus from Haymarket to Aberdeen Union Streetbus
14h 3m
£202–456
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BRS - ABZ
5h 12m
£106–286
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
6h 21m
£148–425
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
7h 22m
£105–356
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LHR - ABZ
6h 17m
£160–450
Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
6h 36m
£113–414

Exeter to Aberdeen by train

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10h 14mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Exeter to Aberdeen.

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Distance: 632.8 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 once daily. Tickets cost £250–850 and the journey takes 10h 14m. Alternatively, Aer Lingus, Loganair, and KLM fly from Exeter (EXT) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) twice daily.

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