How to travel from Bangor to Cardiff

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Compare train, flight, and bus for Bangor to Cardiff

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bangor to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $122. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $122, and a train costs an average of $285.

Distance: 242 miles (390 km)

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$136

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The cheapest way to travel from Bangor to Cardiff is a bus with an average price of $76 (€61).

This is compared to other travel options from Bangor to Cardiff:

A bus is $60 (€49) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bangor to Cardiff costing on average $136 (€110).

A bus is $217 (€176) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bangor to Cardiff costing on average $293 (€237).

The fastest way to travel from Bangor to Cardiff is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 18m.

Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 56m.

Bus takes on average 21h 45m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Bangor and Cardiff including taking a train, flight, and bus.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Bangor to Cardiff among Omio's users.

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FAQs: Travel from Bangor to Cardiff

Travel to Cardiff easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bangor to Cardiff.

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There are 3 options to travel between Bangor and Cardiff including taking a train, flight, and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bangor to Cardiff is a bus with an average price of $76 (€61).

This is compared to other travel options from Bangor to Cardiff:

A bus is $60 (€49) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bangor to Cardiff costing on average $136 (€110).

A bus is $217 (€176) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bangor to Cardiff costing on average $293 (€237).

The fastest way to travel from Bangor to Cardiff is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 18m.

Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 56m.

Bus takes on average 21h 45m.

The distance from Bangor to Cardiff is approximately 242 miles (390 km).
The average frequency per day from Bangor to Cardiff is:
  • Around 3 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.
  • Around 1 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bangor and Cardiff as scheduled services by train, flight, and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bangor to Cardiff:
  • Trains mostly depart from Stranraer station (STR) and arrive in Cardiff Central (CDF).
  • Buses mostly depart from Belfast, Grand Central Station and arrive in Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
  • Flights mostly depart from George Best Belfast City Airport and arrive in Cardiff Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bangor to Cardiff, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Aer Lingus to go to Cardiff by flight.
  • Travel with Scotrail to go to Cardiff by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bangor to Cardiff:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Aer Lingus.
Omio customers who travel from Bangor to Cardiff often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cardiff and these popular destinations at a great price.

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