How to travel from Chester to Bangor

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Compare train, flight, and ferry for Chester to Bangor

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chester to Bangor among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of €58 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the ferry is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €58, while a flight costs an average of €270.

Distance: 151 miles (244 km)

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Driving

€138

Average price

€58

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Cheapest

€270

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€73

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(fuel + tolls)

6h 13m

Average total duration

5h 43m

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30m

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9h 8m

Average total duration

8h 8m

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3h 45m

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1h 45m

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2h 0m

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6h 42m

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CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.2kg

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0.7 - 1.5kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Chester to Bangor is a ferry with an average price of €58.

This is compared to other travel options from Chester to Bangor:

A ferry is €81 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chester to Bangor costing on average €138.

A ferry is €213 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chester to Bangor costing on average €270.

The fastest way to travel from Chester to Bangor is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 45m.

Other travel options to Bangor take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 13m.

Ferry takes on average 9h 8m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Chester and Bangor including taking a train, flight, and ferry.
We recommend using the ferry as it is the most popular way to get from Chester to Bangor among Omio's users.

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from Chester to Bangor

How to get from Chester to Bangor by train, bus or flight.

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flight

The best way to travel from Chester to Bangor is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Ryanair
    5:45 AM1h00
    Chester
    6:45 AMBangor
    1451One-way
    0 transfers

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  • Ryanair
    5:45 AM1h00
    Chester
    6:45 AMBangor
    1451One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Ryanair
    5:45 AM1h00
    Chester
    6:45 AMBangor
    1451One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Chester to Bangor

Travel to Bangor easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Chester to Bangor.

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There are 3 options to travel between Chester and Bangor including taking a train, flight, and ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from Chester to Bangor is a ferry with an average price of €58.

This is compared to other travel options from Chester to Bangor:

A ferry is €81 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chester to Bangor costing on average €138.

A ferry is €213 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chester to Bangor costing on average €270.

The fastest way to travel from Chester to Bangor is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 45m.

Other travel options to Bangor take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 13m.

Ferry takes on average 9h 8m.

The distance from Chester to Bangor is approximately 151 miles (244 km).
The average frequency per day from Chester to Bangor is:
  • Around 20 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 2 ferries per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chester and Bangor as scheduled services by train, flight, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Chester to Bangor:
  • Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in George Best Belfast City Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Chester station (CTR) and arrive in Stranraer station (STR).
  • Ferries mostly depart from Liverpool (Port of Birkenhead) and arrive in Port of Belfast.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Chester to Bangor, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Stena Line to go to Bangor by ferry.
  • Travel with Loganair, BA Cityflyer, British Airways, easyJet to go to Bangor by flight.
  • Travel with Scotrail, Avanti West Coast to go to Bangor by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Chester to Bangor with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct ferries per day with Stena Line.
  • 10 direct flights per day with easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Chester to Bangor often also extend their vacation to go to Dublin, Belfast, London, Liverpool, Belfast Lanyon Place (BFC). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bangor and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Bangor to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

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