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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $114 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 10h 11m. 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 bus costs an average of $114, while a train costs an average of $361.
Distance: 447 miles (720 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$361 Average price | $114 Average price Cheapest | $201 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 11m Average total duration Fastest 9h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 33m Average total duration 17h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Aberdeen to Exeter, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Aberdeen to Exeter:
A bus is $247 (€207) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberdeen to Exeter costing on average $361 (€302).
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 17h 33m.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (9h 41m by train vs 9h 46m by car). Tickets start at around $361 (€302) compared to roughly $201 (€169) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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.
- 6:00 AM23h05Aberdeen5:05 AMExeter$641One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 6:00 AM23h05Aberdeen5:05 AMExeter$641One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 5:00 PM19h10Aberdeen12:10 PMExeter$1031One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 3:30 PM21h40Aberdeen1:10 PMExeter$661One-way0 transfers
- 5:00 AM23h05Aberdeen4:05 AMExeter$891One-way0 transfers
- 8:10 PM20h20Aberdeen4:30 PMExeter$1331One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Aberdeen to Exeter:
A bus is $247 (€207) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberdeen to Exeter costing on average $361 (€302).
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 17h 33m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Aberdeen Airport and arrive in Exeter International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Aberdeen station (ABD) and arrive in Exeter St Davids (EXD).
- Buses mostly depart from Aberdeen, Guild Street and arrive in Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court.
- Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast to go to Exeter by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Exeter by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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