How to travel from Manchester to Bangor

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Compare train, flight, ferry, and bus for Manchester to Bangor

Omio recommends booking the train 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 Kč697. 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 Kč697, and a train costs an average of Kč2099.

Distance: 160 miles (259 km)

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Kč2975

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Kč1170

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Kč1453

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8h 15m

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The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Bangor is a ferry with an average price of Kč1170.

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

A ferry is Kč283 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Bangor costing on average Kč1453.

A ferry is Kč370 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Bangor costing on average Kč1541.

A ferry is Kč1804 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Bangor costing on average Kč2975.

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Bangor is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 9m.

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.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 4 ways to travel between Manchester and Bangor including taking a train, flight, ferry, and bus.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Manchester to Bangor among Omio's users.

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from Manchester to Bangor

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • Ryanair
    8:20 PM1h00
    Manchester
    9:20 PMBangor
    9901One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Ryanair
    8:20 PM1h00
    Manchester
    9:20 PMBangor
    9901One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Ryanair
    8:20 PM1h00
    Manchester
    9:20 PMBangor
    9901One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • easyJet
    7:30 AM1h00
    Manchester
    8:30 AMBangor
    14601One-way
    0 transfers
  • easyJet
    5:40 AM1h00
    Manchester
    6:40 AMBangor
    19411One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester 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 Manchester to Bangor.

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There are 4 options to travel between Manchester and Bangor including taking a train, flight, ferry, and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Bangor is a ferry with an average price of Kč1170.

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

A ferry is Kč283 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Bangor costing on average Kč1453.

A ferry is Kč370 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Bangor costing on average Kč1541.

A ferry is Kč1804 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Bangor costing on average Kč2975.

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Bangor is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 9m.

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.

The distance from Manchester to Bangor is approximately 160 miles (259 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Bangor is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Bangor:
  • Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Belfast, Grand Central Station.
  • Trains mostly depart from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) and arrive in Stranraer station (STR).
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Bangor, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Bangor often also extend their vacation to go to Dublin, Belfast, London, Chester, Liverpool. 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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