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Compare train, flight, and ferry for Chester to Bangor
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Chester to Bangor among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 8h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the ferry is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $33, and a ferry costs an average of $33.
Distance: 151 miles (244 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Driving |
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$54 Average price Cheapest | $88 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 0m Average total duration Fastest 8h 0m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 6h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Chester to Bangor:
A ferry is $17 (€14) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chester to Bangor costing on average $71 (€58).
A ferry is $79 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chester to Bangor costing on average $133 (€109).
Other travel options to Bangor take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 0m.
Ferry takes on average 8h 0m.
Travel optionsfrom Chester to Bangor
How to get from Chester to Bangor by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chester to Bangor is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:45 AM1h00Chester6:45 AMBangor$1771One-way0 transfers
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5:45 AM1h00Chester6:45 AMBangor$1771One-way0 transfers
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5:45 AM1h00Chester6:45 AMBangor$1771One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chester to Bangor:
A ferry is $17 (€14) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chester to Bangor costing on average $71 (€58).
A ferry is $79 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chester to Bangor costing on average $133 (€109).
Other travel options to Bangor take longer:
Ferry takes on average 8h 0m.
Train takes on average 8h 0m.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 ferries per day.
- Around 2 buses 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.
- Ferries mostly depart from Liverpool (Port of Birkenhead) and arrive in Port of Belfast.
- 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).
- Travel with Stena Line to go to Bangor by ferry.
- 2 direct ferries per day with Stena Line.
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