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Compare train, flight, ferry, and bus for Bangor to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bangor to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $37, and a train costs an average of $59.
Distance: 160 miles (259 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Ferry |
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$75 Average price | $115 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest |
4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 53m Average total duration 7h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 0m Average total duration 8h 0m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
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How to get from Bangor to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bangor to Manchester is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
U272209:30AM0h55George Best Belfast City Airport10:25AMManchester Airport$641One-way0 transfers
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RK 19008:40AM1h00Belfast International Airport09:40AMManchester Airport$231One-way0 transfers
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U272209:30AM0h55George Best Belfast City Airport10:25AMManchester Airport$641One-way0 transfers
Other options
Y73142 · Y73218 · Y39202+
W0248301:05PM7h04Stranraer station (STR)08:09PMDeansgate (DGT)$1001One-way4 transfers
Y73151 · Y73209 · Y39177+
L0226309:00AM6h51Stranraer station (STR)03:51PMDeansgate (DGT)$1231One-way4 transfers
Y73151 · Y38853+
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C7381509:00AM6h22Stranraer station (STR)03:22PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$1711One-way3 transfers
U270208:40AM1h00Belfast International Airport09:40AMManchester Airport$641One-way0 transfers
U270412:15PM1h00Belfast International Airport01:15PMManchester Airport$641One-way0 transfers
U270810:20PM0h55Belfast International Airport11:15PMManchester Airport$641One-way0 transfers
Stena Line10:30AM8h00Port of Belfast06:30PMLiverpool (Port of Birkenhead)$591One-way0 transfers
Stena Line10:45PM8h15Port of Belfast07:00AMLiverpool (Port of Birkenhead)$661One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bangor to Manchester:
A flight is $11 (€9) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Bangor to Manchester costing on average $37 (€30).
A flight is $34 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bangor to Manchester costing on average $59 (€48).
A flight is $47 (€38) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bangor to Manchester costing on average $72 (€59).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 51m.
Ferry takes on average 8h 0m.
Bus takes on average 13h 40m.
- Around 16 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 Manchester as scheduled services by train, flight, ferry, and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from George Best Belfast City Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Belfast and arrive in Liverpool (Port of Birkenhead).
- Trains mostly depart from Stranraer station (STR) and arrive in Manchester Oxford Road (MCO).
- Buses mostly depart from Belfast, Upper Queen Street / Wellington Street and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Travel with Stena Line to go to Manchester by ferry.
- Travel with Scotrail to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with Ryanair to go to Manchester by flight.
- 2 direct ferries per day with Stena Line.
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