How to travel from Manchester to Bangor

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from Manchester to Bangor

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

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

Transport for WalesL64242
09:48AM2h19
Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
12:07PMBangor (Gwynedd) (BNG)
$321One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Transport for WalesL64242
09:48AM2h19
Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
12:07PMBangor (Gwynedd) (BNG)
$321One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Northern Rail (3)Y25638+Avanti West CoastL02176
09:06AM2h13
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
11:19AMBangor (Gwynedd) (BNG)
$761One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Transport for WalesL64237 · L64846
08:48AM2h47
Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
11:35AMBangor (Gwynedd) (BNG)
$321One-way
1 transfer
Avanti West CoastL02116 · L02178
09:54AM2h30
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
12:24PMBangor (Gwynedd) (BNG)
$491One-way
1 transfer
Avanti West CoastW02898 · L02176
08:54AM2h25
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
11:19AMBangor (Gwynedd) (BNG)
$491One-way
1 transfer

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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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You can travel between Manchester and Bangor by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Bangor is a train with an average price of $13 (€10).
The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Bangor is by train with an average journey time of 2h 11m.
The distance from Manchester to Bangor is approximately 80 miles (129 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Bangor is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Bangor as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Bangor:
  • Trains mostly depart from Manchester Airport (MIA) and arrive in Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG).
  • Ferries mostly depart from Heysham and arrive in Douglas.
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 Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3) to go to Bangor by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Bangor by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Manchester to Bangor:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Bangor often also extend their vacation to go to London, Liverpool, Chester, Cardiff, Belfast. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bangor and these popular destinations at a great price.

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