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Compare train, flight, and ferry for Bangor to Chester
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Bangor to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 8h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the ferry is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $34, and a ferry costs an average of $34.
Distance: 151 miles (244 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|
$58 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 0m Average total duration Fastest 8h 0m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bangor to Chester:
A ferry is $4 (€3) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bangor to Chester costing on average $62 (€50).
A ferry is $70 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bangor to Chester costing on average $129 (€103).
Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 41m.
Ferry takes on average 8h 0m.
Travel optionsfrom Bangor to Chester
How to get from Bangor to Chester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bangor to Chester is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Stena Line10:30 AM8h00Port of Belfast6:30 PMLiverpool (Port of Birkenhead)$601One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Stena Line10:30 AM8h00Port of Belfast6:30 PMLiverpool (Port of Birkenhead)$601One-way0 transfers
Fastest
U251210:15 PM0h50Belfast International Airport11:05 PMLiverpool John Lennon Airport$1011One-way0 transfers
Other options
W02940+
Y38886+
L64239+
Y731421:05 PM6h44Stranraer station (STR)7:49 PMChester station (CTR)$1021One-way3 transfers
L02360+
Y73151+
L64304+
Y388539:00 AM6h42Stranraer station (STR)3:42 PMChester station (CTR)$1141One-way3 transfers
U2897:05 AM1h00Belfast International Airport8:05 AMManchester Airport$851One-way0 transfers
EI36107:00 AM1h05George Best Belfast City Airport8:05 AMManchester Airport$971One-way0 transfers
RK 1908:55 AM1h00Belfast International Airport9:55 AMManchester Airport$1121One-way0 transfers
Stena Line10:45 PM8h15Port of Belfast7:00 AMLiverpool (Port of Birkenhead)$671One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bangor to Chester:
A ferry is $4 (€3) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bangor to Chester costing on average $62 (€50).
A ferry is $70 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bangor to Chester costing on average $129 (€103).
Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 41m.
Ferry takes on average 8h 0m.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 ferries per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bangor and Chester as scheduled services by train, flight, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Belfast and arrive in Liverpool (Port of Birkenhead).
- Flights mostly depart from George Best Belfast City Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Stranraer station (STR) and arrive in Chester station (CTR).
- Travel with Stena Line to go to Chester by ferry.
- 2 direct ferries per day with Stena Line.
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