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There are 11 ways to get from Paignton to Aberdeen by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Aberdeentrain train Plymouth - Aberdeen
    11h 52m
    £283–426

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Great Western Road to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 404 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11
    20h 40m
    £100–148

  3. Drive  578.9 mi

    1. Drive from Paignton to Aberdeencar car 578.9 mi
    9h 44m
    £146–211

  4. Train to Exeter, fly to Aberdeen Airport

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane EXT - ABZ
    7h 58m
    £118–361

  5. Train via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Aberdeentrain train
    14h 36m
    £185–301

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport

    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane BRS - ABZ
    5h 57m
    £124–321

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport

    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane LHR - ABZ
    7h
    £163–508

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport

    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane BHX - ABZ
    7h 10m
    £164–360

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

    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train
    8h 32m
    £125–279

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

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane EXT - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train
    8h 19m
    £149–379

  11. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain train
    9h 2m
    £129–288

Paignton to Aberdeen by train

Calendar12Weekly Trains
Duration11h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£283Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 660.8 mi
  • Duration: 11h 52m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Newton Abbot to Aberdeen twice daily. Tickets cost £280–420 and the journey takes 10h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Great Western Road to Union Square Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 20h 40m.

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