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The cheapest and fastest ferries from Glasgow to Bangor
Showing times and prices for Aug 12
Cheapest price
€33
Average price
€39
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h
Ferries per day
10
Distance
162 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Glasgow to Bangor is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to Bangor will cost around €39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €33.
Fast ferries
Of the 10 ferries that leave Glasgow for Bangor on Wed, Aug 12, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 12 the direct ferries cover the 162 km distance in an average of 2 h but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 2 h .
On Wed, Aug 12 the slowest ferries will take 2 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
P&O Irish Sea4:00 AM2h00Port of Cairnryan (P&O Ferries)6:00 AMLarne Port€331One-way0 transfers- P&O Irish Sea12:00 PM2h00Port of Cairnryan (P&O Ferries)2:00 PMLarne Port€331One-way0 transfers
- P&O Irish Sea8:00 AM2h00Port of Cairnryan (P&O Ferries)10:00 AMLarne Port€331One-way0 transfers
- P&O Irish Sea4:00 PM2h00Port of Cairnryan (P&O Ferries)6:00 PMLarne Port€331One-way0 transfers
- P&O Irish Sea8:00 PM2h00Port of Cairnryan (P&O Ferries)10:00 PMLarne Port€331One-way0 transfers
- P&O Irish Sea4:00 AM2h00Port of Cairnryan (P&O Ferries)6:00 AMLarne Port€331One-way0 transfers
- P&O Irish Sea12:00 PM2h00Port of Cairnryan (P&O Ferries)2:00 PMLarne Port€331One-way0 transfers
- P&O Irish Sea8:00 AM2h00Port of Cairnryan (P&O Ferries)10:00 AMLarne Port€331One-way0 transfers
- P&O Irish Sea4:00 PM2h00Port of Cairnryan (P&O Ferries)6:00 PMLarne Port€331One-way0 transfers
- P&O Irish Sea8:00 PM2h00Port of Cairnryan (P&O Ferries)10:00 PMLarne Port€331One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, flight, and ferry for Glasgow to Bangor
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Bangor among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €30, and a flight costs an average of €28.
Distance: 87 nautical miles (162 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€40 Average price Cheapest | €74 Average price | €41 Average price | €24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 0m Average total duration 2h 0m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 40m Average total duration 6h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Bangor is a ferry with an average price of €40.
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Bangor:
A ferry is €1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Glasgow to Bangor costing on average €41.
A ferry is €34 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Bangor costing on average €74.
The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Bangor is by flight with an average journey time of 45m.
Other travel options to Bangor take longer:
Ferry takes on average 2h 0m.
Bus takes on average 6h 10m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Glasgow and Bangor including taking a bus, flight, and ferry.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Glasgow to Bangor among Omio's users.
Glasgow to Bangor Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Fri, Sun |
Operator Stena Line | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 2h15 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator P&O Irish Sea | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator P&O Irish Sea | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Stena Line | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 2h15 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Stena Line | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 2h15 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator P&O Irish Sea | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 2h01 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun |
Operator P&O Irish Sea | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator P&O Irish Sea | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator P&O Irish Sea | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator P&O Ferries | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Stena Line | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 2h15 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Stena Line | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 2h15 | Sailing Days Wed |
Live departures
Glasgow to Bangor ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Bangor ferries for today, Tuesday, August 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 4:00 PM Glasgow | 2h00 | 6:00 PM Bangor | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:00 PM Glasgow | 2h00 | 10:00 PM Bangor | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, August 12 | |||||
| P&O Irish Sea | 4:00 AM Port of Cairnryan (P&O Ferries) | 2h00 | 6:00 AM Larne Port | 0 transfersDirect | |
 Stena Line | 7:15 AM Port of Cairnryan (Stena Line) | 2h15 | 9:30 AM Port of Belfast | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P&O Irish Sea | 8:00 AM Port of Cairnryan (P&O Ferries) | 2h00 | 10:00 AM Larne Port | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Stena Line | 11:15 AM Port of Cairnryan (Stena Line) | 2h15 | 1:30 PM Port of Belfast | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P&O Irish Sea | 12:00 PM Port of Cairnryan (P&O Ferries) | 2h00 | 2:00 PM Larne Port | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Stena Line | 3:30 PM Port of Cairnryan (Stena Line) | 2h15 | 5:45 PM Port of Belfast | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P&O Irish Sea | 4:00 PM Port of Cairnryan (P&O Ferries) | 2h00 | 6:00 PM Larne Port | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Glasgow to Bangor
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Ferries from Glasgow to Bangor run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 0m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at €30 but you can travel from only €28 by flight.
There are 9 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 03:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest ferry covers the 87 nautical miles (162 km) distance in 2h 0m. There are 41 sailings per week.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from €28
Distance 87 nautical miles (162 km) |
Average sailing duration 2h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price €30 |
Ferries per day 9 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 41 |
Fastest ferry 2h 0m |
First ferry 3:30 AM |
Last ferry 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from €28
Complete guide to Bangor
Things to do in Bangor
Discover the best of Bangor — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bangor trip today.
- Recommended
Museum of Antiquities
University collection on Roman Wales and the wider classical world, rewarding for history enthusiasts seeking a specialist visit.
- Recommended
Oriel Brambell
Small gallery within Bangor University featuring changing exhibitions, often highlighting contemporary art and regional creative practice.
- Must visit
Garth Pier Walk
Long waterfront pier walk with mountain and strait views, a classic Bangor experience for gentle strolls and photography.
- Recommended
Penrhyn Castle Park, Bangor
Victorian park with gardens, play areas, and open lawns, ideal for relaxing while enjoying views over the Menai Strait.
- Recommended
Pierce's Point
Green headland and coastal area known for sea views and walking paths, popular with locals for fresh air and sunsets.
- Vegetarian
Welsh Cakes
Traditional Welsh cakes are griddled currant-studded cakes, lightly spiced and served warm. They are a beloved everyday Welsh teatime treat.
- Vegetarian
Bara Brith
Bara brith is a Welsh tea loaf packed with dried fruit and brewed tea. It is a classic regional bake often served sliced with butter.
- Gluten-free
Cawl
Cawl is Wales’s traditional slow-cooked soup or stew, usually made with lamb, root vegetables, and leeks. It is a staple comfort dish.
Domu
Established Italian restaurant in Bangor known for pizzas, pasta, and friendly casual dining. Popular for reliable meals in the city center.
1884 Restaurant
Stylish restaurant and bar at The Management Centre offering polished modern dining, afternoon tea, and views over the Menai Strait.
The Nelson
Well-known gastropub near Bangor Pier serving Welsh and British dishes in a relaxed waterside setting with strong local reputation.
British pound sterling (£)
Moderate for the UK. Bangor is usually cheaper than major UK cities for hotels and dining, while local buses and rail are manageable for most visitors.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-12 for fast food or a simple meal.
- Mid-range
- £15-25 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £35+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £2.80-4 for a coffee.
Tipping culture
Tipping is modest. Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Taxis: round up or add about 10%. Cafes: optional, small change only.
FAQs: Ferry from Glasgow to Bangor
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow to Bangor by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bangor, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap ferry tickets from Glasgow to Bangor can start from as little as €30 when you book in advance. The average ferry ticket price for Glasgow to Bangor is €40 ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by ferry from Glasgow to Bangor is 2h 0m to travel the 100 miles (162 km) long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest ferry from Glasgow to Bangor leaves at 3:30 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest ferry from Glasgow to Bangor leaves at 11:30 PM.
No, there are no cabins on ferries from Glasgow to Bangor.
No, there are no vehicle options on ferries from Glasgow to Bangor.
Yes, travelling as a foot passenger from Glasgow to Bangor is possible with with . We recommend arriving at least one hour before the trip if you are travelling on foot but please check specific times for each route. If you need book your travel to the departure port check our trains, buses and flight options on Omio.
A trip to Bangor from Glasgow is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2h 0m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a ferry from Glasgow to Bangor is June.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Glasgow and Bangor including taking a bus, flight, and ferry.
Since neither Glasgow nor Bangor are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Glasgow to Bangor among Omio's users.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
In Bangor, travelers should be aware of common urban safety concerns such as petty theft and pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas and public transportation hubs. It's advisable to stay vigilant with personal belongings and avoid poorly lit or unfamiliar areas at night. While scams are not widespread, travelers should be cautious of unsolicited offers for transportation or tours and verify credentials before booking to avoid overcharging or fraudulent services.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
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