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How to get fromPlymouth to Aberdeenby train, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Plymouth to Aberdeen by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Aberdeentrain train Plymouth - Aberdeen
    11h 14m
    £370–550

  2. Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane NQY - ABZ
    9h 8m
    £117–315

  3. Drive 599.7 mi

    1. Drive from Plymouth to Aberdeencar car 599.7 mi
    10h 4m
    £146–211

  4. Train to Exeter, fly to Aberdeen Airport

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane EXT - ABZ
    7h 8m
    £139–343

  5. Train via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Aberdeentrain train
    14h 27m
    £240–414

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane BRS - ABZ
    5h 41m
    £133–347

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane BHX - ABZ
    6h 46m
    £190–379

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

    1. Take the train from Plymouth 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
    £155–396

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

    1. Take the train from Plymouth 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 19m
    £144–340

Plymouth to Aberdeen by train

Calendar12Weekly Trains
Duration11h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£370Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 684.4 mi
  • Duration: 11h 14m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Plymouth to Aberdeen twice daily. Tickets cost £370–550 and the journey takes 11h 14m.

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