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Compare train, flight, ferry, and bus for Bangor to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train 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 $34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $34, and a train costs an average of $47.
Distance: 160 miles (259 km)
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Most popular Train | Ferry | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$110 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest | $64 Average price | $14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 11m Average total duration 7h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 3m Average total duration 8h 3m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bangor to Manchester:
A ferry is $7 (€6) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bangor to Manchester costing on average $64 (€51).
A ferry is $18 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bangor to Manchester costing on average $74 (€60).
A ferry is $54 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bangor to Manchester costing on average $110 (€88).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 41m.
Ferry takes on average 8h 3m.
Bus takes on average 13h 45m.
Travel optionsfrom Bangor to Manchester
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 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
U270810:10 PM0h55Belfast International Airport11:05 PMManchester Airport$1331One-way0 transfers
Other options
Y73142 · Y73218 · Y39202+
W024831:05 PM8h51Stranraer station (STR)9:56 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)$611One-way4 transfers- Y73142 · Y38886+W02940+
Y257681:05 PM6h13Stranraer station (STR)7:18 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)$1101One-way3 transfers - Y73151 · Y38853+L02360+Y257649:00 AM6h18Stranraer station (STR)3:18 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)$1101One-way3 transfers
EI36107:00 AM1h05George Best Belfast City Airport8:05 AMManchester Airport$971One-way0 transfers- U2897:05 AM1h00Belfast International Airport8:05 AMManchester Airport$1031One-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 Manchester:
A ferry is $7 (€6) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bangor to Manchester costing on average $64 (€51).
A ferry is $18 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bangor to Manchester costing on average $74 (€60).
A ferry is $54 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bangor to Manchester costing on average $110 (€88).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 41m.
Ferry takes on average 8h 3m.
Bus takes on average 13h 45m.
- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Stranraer station (STR) and arrive in Manchester Oxford Road (MCO).
- 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).
- Buses mostly depart from Belfast, Grand Central Station and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Travel with Aer Lingus, Ryanair to go to Manchester by flight.
- Travel with Stena Line to go to Manchester by ferry.
- Travel with Scotrail, Avanti West Coast to go to Manchester by train.
- 5 direct flights per day with Aer Lingus, Ryanair.
- 2 direct ferries per day with Stena Line.
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