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Compare train, bus, and flight for Aberdeen to Exeter
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aberdeen to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $96 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 10h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $96, while a train costs an average of $96.
Distance: 447 miles (720 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$96 Average price Cheapest | $208 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 39m Average total duration Fastest 10h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Aberdeen to Exeter:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberdeen to Exeter costing on average $96 (€78).
A bus is $173 (€140) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aberdeen to Exeter costing on average $267 (€215).
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 39m.
Bus takes on average 20h 15m.
Tickets start at around $96 (€78) compared to roughly $208 (€168) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $112 (€91). The journey takes 10h 9m versus 9h 46m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Aberdeen to Exeter
How to get from Aberdeen to Exeter by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aberdeen to Exeter is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 AM23h10Aberdeen, Guild Street5:10 AMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court$831One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 AM23h10Aberdeen, Guild Street5:10 AMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court$831One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 PM19h10Aberdeen, Guild Street1:10 PMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court$921One-way2 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:10 PM20h20Aberdeen, Guild Street4:30 PMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court$1061One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Aberdeen to Exeter:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberdeen to Exeter costing on average $96 (€78).
A bus is $173 (€140) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aberdeen to Exeter costing on average $267 (€215).
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 39m.
Bus takes on average 20h 15m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aberdeen and Exeter as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Aberdeen, Guild Street and arrive in Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court.
- Trains mostly depart from Aberdeen station (ABD) and arrive in Exeter St Davids (EXD).
- Flights mostly depart from Aberdeen Airport and arrive in Exeter International Airport.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country, ScotRail to go to Exeter by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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