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Compare train, flight, ferry, and bus for Manchester to Bangor
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Bangor among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $34, and a train costs an average of $101.
Distance: 160 miles (259 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Ferry | Driving |
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$70 Average price | $144 Average price | $57 Average price Cheapest | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 15m Average total duration 7h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 3m Average total duration 8h 3m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 7h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Bangor:
A ferry is $14 (€11) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Bangor costing on average $70 (€56).
A ferry is $18 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Bangor costing on average $74 (€60).
A ferry is $87 (€70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Bangor costing on average $144 (€115).
Other travel options to Bangor take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 45m.
Ferry takes on average 8h 3m.
Bus takes on average 12h 55m.
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How to get from Manchester to Bangor by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Bangor is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:35 AM12h55Manchester1:30 PMBangor$751One-way0 transfers
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- 12:35 AM12h55Manchester1:30 PMBangor$751One-way0 transfers
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- 12:35 AM12h55Manchester1:30 PMBangor$751One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Bangor:
A ferry is $14 (€11) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Bangor costing on average $70 (€56).
A ferry is $18 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Bangor costing on average $74 (€60).
A ferry is $87 (€70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Bangor costing on average $144 (€115).
Other travel options to Bangor take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 45m.
Ferry takes on average 8h 3m.
Bus takes on average 12h 55m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 2 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Bangor as scheduled services by train, flight, ferry, and bus 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 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) and arrive in Stranraer station (STR).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Belfast, Grand Central Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Liverpool (Port of Birkenhead) and arrive in Port of Belfast.
- Travel with Ryanair to go to Bangor by flight.
- Travel with Scotrail to go to Bangor by train.
- Travel with Stena Line to go to Bangor by ferry.
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