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Aberdeen to Exeter by train

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  • First train
    08:20
  • Last train
    11:10
  • Avg changes
    0
  • Fastest journey
    10hr 21m
  • Distance
    720 kilometres
  • Trains per day
    1
  • Avg. journey time
    10hr 53m
  • Train operators

Travelling from Aberdeen to Exeter by train

Fast trains from Aberdeen to Exeter take around 10 hours and 21 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 720 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between Aberdeen and Exeter.

1. Are there direct trains from Aberdeen to Exeter?

Direct trains from Aberdeen to Exeter have been found.

We usually find at least one direct train on the route from Aberdeen to Exeter every weekday.

Trains usually run with a similar frequency on weekends.

2. How long is the train journey from Aberdeen to Exeter?

The Aberdeen to Exeter train travel time is normally about 10 hours and 21 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.

3. What are the Aberdeen to Exeter train times and schedule?

On weekdays the only direct train to Exeter is usually scheduled to depart Aberdeen around 08:20. At weekends the only direct train usually departs Aberdeen around 08:20.

When to book Aberdeen to Exeter train tickets?

Trains in the UK usually open for booking around 3 months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your dates then you can set a booking alert to receive an email on the day that the cheapest tickets are released for your journey from Aberdeen to Exeter by train.

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Which train companies operate between Aberdeen and Exeter?

CrossCountry is the train company that operates on the route from Aberdeen to Exeter.

You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.