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How to get fromAberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Exeterby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Exeter by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly 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
    3h 19m
    £107–287

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus bus
    17h 3m
    £81–153

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Exeter St Davidstrain train Aberdeen - Plymouth / ...
    12h 3m
    £275–417

  4. Drive  560.8 mi

    1. Drive from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Exetercar car 560.8 mi
    9h 22m
    £141–203

  5. Fly to Exeter

    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane ABZ - EXT
    4h 48m
    £115–310

  6. Fly 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
    4h 38m
    £146–471

  7. Fly 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
    4h 56m
    £147–328

  8. 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
    15h 26m
    £175–287

Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration2h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 485.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), 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, you can take a bus from Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Exeter via Union Square Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Bristol Bus Station in around 17h 3m.

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