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Compare train 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 train with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €18, and a train costs an average of €18.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€29 Average price Cheapest | €67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Bangor:
A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Bangor costing on average €29.
Other travel options to Bangor take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 3m.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G384039:48 AM2h19Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)12:07 PMBangor (Gwynedd) (BNG)€361One-way0 transfers
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G384039:48 AM2h19Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)12:07 PMBangor (Gwynedd) (BNG)€361One-way0 transfers
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G890809:06 AM2h14Manchester Victoria (MCV)11:20 AMBangor (Gwynedd) (BNG)€611One-way1 transfer
Other options
G383998:48 AM2h19Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)11:07 AMBangor (Gwynedd) (BNG)€361One-way0 transfers
G384151:48 PM2h20Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)4:08 PMBangor (Gwynedd) (BNG)€381One-way0 transfers
G3841312:48 PM2h20Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)3:08 PMBangor (Gwynedd) (BNG)€381One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Bangor:
A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Bangor costing on average €29.
Other travel options to Bangor take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 3m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Bangor as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Airport (MIA) and arrive in Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG).
- Ferries mostly depart from Heysham and arrive in Douglas.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail to go to Bangor by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales.
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