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Compare train, flight, ferry, and bus for Bangor to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the ferry 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 €46. 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 €46, and a train costs an average of €48.
Distance: 160 miles (259 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Train | Flight |
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€51 Average price Cheapest | €95 Average price | €57 Average price |
9h 0m Average total duration 8h 0m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 7h 48m Average total duration 7h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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The best way to travel from Bangor to Manchester is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Bangor to Manchester:
A flight is $32 (€25) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Bangor to Manchester costing on average $58 (€46).
A flight is $35 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bangor to Manchester costing on average $61 (€48).
A flight is $47 (€37) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bangor to Manchester costing on average $74 (€58).
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 17 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 2 ferries 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.
- 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.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Belfast and arrive in Liverpool (Port of Birkenhead).
- Travel with easyJet to go to Manchester by flight.
- Travel with ScotRail to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with Stena Line to go to Manchester by ferry.
- 6 direct flights per day with easyJet.
- 2 direct ferries per day with Stena Line.
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