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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 an average ticket price of DKK 459 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 DKK 459, while a flight costs an average of DKK 2,151.
Distance: 151 miles (244 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
DKK 459 Average price Cheapest | DKK 1,102 Average price | DKK 2,151 Average price | DKK 583 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 8m Average total duration 8h 8m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 6h 13m Average total duration 5h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular ferry company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Chester to Bangor
Compare the available ways to get from Chester to Bangor, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Chester to Bangor:
A ferry is DKK 644 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chester to Bangor costing on average DKK 1,102.
A ferry is DKK 1,693 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chester to Bangor costing on average DKK 2,151.
Other travel options to Bangor take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 13m.
Ferry takes on average 9h 8m.
You'll arrive about 59m sooner (5h 43m by train vs 6h 42m by car). Tickets start at around DKK 1,102 compared to roughly DKK 583 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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 ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Stena Line
11:00 AM 8h00 Liverpool (Port of Birkenhead) 7:00 PM Port of Belfast DKK 383 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- Stena Line
11:00 AM 8h00 Liverpool (Port of Birkenhead) 7:00 PM Port of Belfast DKK 383 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- U2531
7:00 AM 0h50 Liverpool John Lennon Airport 7:50 AM George Best Belfast City Airport DKK 498 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
G89118+
W33912+L87404 · L8697910:26 AM 6h30 Chester station (CTR) 4:56 PM Stranraer station (STR) DKK 727 1 One-way 3 transfers- G89122+W34016+L87421 · L86990
12:26 PM 6h31 Chester station (CTR) 6:57 PM Stranraer station (STR) DKK 727 1 One-way 3 transfers 
C07935+G89118+W33912+L8740410:09 AM 6h47 Bache station (BAC) 4:56 PM Stranraer station (STR) DKK 727 1 One-way 4 transfers
- U2501
7:10 AM 0h55 Liverpool John Lennon Airport 8:05 AM Belfast International Airport DKK 450 1 One-way 0 transfers - U2507
8:00 PM 0h55 Liverpool John Lennon Airport 8:55 PM Belfast International Airport DKK 517 1 One-way 0 transfers - U2701
6:40 AM 1h00 Manchester Airport 7:40 AM Belfast International Airport DKK 575 1 One-way 0 transfers
- Stena Line
10:30 PM 8h00 Liverpool (Port of Birkenhead) 6:30 AM Port of Belfast DKK 430 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chester to Bangor:
A ferry is DKK 644 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chester to Bangor costing on average DKK 1,102.
A ferry is DKK 1,693 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chester to Bangor costing on average DKK 2,151.
Other travel options to Bangor take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 13m.
Ferry takes on average 9h 8m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with easyJet, British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Loganair to go to Bangor by flight.
- Travel with Stena Line to go to Bangor by ferry.
- Travel with Scotrail, Avanti West Coast to go to Bangor by train.
- 10 direct flights per day with easyJet.
- 2 direct ferries per day with Stena Line.
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