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Compare train 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 train, with an average ticket price of $49 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $49, while a train costs an average of $49.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$49 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $49 (€40) compared to roughly $13 (€11) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-35.32 (€-29.23). The journey takes 2h 13m versus 2h 6m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 7:02 AM2h48Bangor9:50 AMManchester$341One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 7:02 AM2h48Bangor9:50 AMManchester$341One-way0 transfers
Fastest
9:21 AM2h23Bangor11:44 AMManchester$461One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 8:21 AM2h23Bangor10:44 AMManchester$461One-way0 transfers
- 8:02 AM2h46Bangor10:48 AMManchester$471One-way0 transfers
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- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bangor and Manchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) and arrive in Manchester Airport (MIA).
- Ferries mostly depart from Douglas and arrive in Heysham.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales to go to Manchester by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales.
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