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How to get fromAberdeen to Plymouthby train, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Plymouthtrain train Aberdeen - Plymouth
    11h 27m
    £370–550

  2. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane EDI - NQY
    3. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain train
    9h 5m
    £121–360

  3. Drive 600.3 mi

    1. Drive from Aberdeen to Plymouthcar car 600.3 mi
    10h 2m
    £146–211

  4. Fly Aberdeen Airport to Exeter, train

    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane ABZ - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    7h 11m
    £140–345

  5. 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 Plymouthtrain train
    14h 48m
    £241–414

  6. Fly Aberdeen Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ABZ - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    5h 59m
    £132–350

  7. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter, train

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane EDI - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    7h 45m
    £159–389

  8. Fly Aberdeen Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train

    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane ABZ - NQY
    2. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain train
    9h 11m
    £127–336

  9. Fly Aberdeen Airport 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 Plymouthtrain train
    7h 30m
    £182–384

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

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    8h 18m
    £146–334

Aberdeen to Plymouth by train

Calendar6Weekly Trains
Duration11h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£370Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 684.3 mi
  • Duration: 11h 27m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Aberdeen to Plymouth 6 times a week. Tickets cost £370–550 and the journey takes 11h 27m.

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