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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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Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
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$136 Average price Cheapest | $293 Average price | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 26m Average total duration 9h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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).
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 56m.
Bus takes on average 21h 45m.
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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).
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 56m.
Bus takes on average 21h 45m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Aer Lingus to go to Cardiff by flight.
- Travel with Scotrail to go to Cardiff by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with Aer Lingus.
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