The cheapest and fastest ferries from Belfast to Bangor
Cheapest price
£46
Average price
£46
Fastest journey
8 h
Average duration
8 h
Ferries per day
1
Distance
191 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Belfast to Bangor is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Belfast to Bangor will cost around £46 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £46.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Belfast for Bangor every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun 23 Nov the direct ferries cover the 191 km distance in an average of 8 h but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 8 h .
The slowest ferries will take 8 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Live departures
Belfast to Bangor ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Belfast to Bangor ferries for today, Saturday 22 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 09:30 Belfast | 8h00 | 17:30 Bangor | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Belfast to Bangor by ferry
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Belfast to Bangor
Ferries from Belfast to Bangor run on average 2 times per day, taking around 8h 0m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £35 if you book in advance.
There are 2 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 10:30, the last at 22:30. The fastest ferry covers the 103 nautical miles (191 km) distance in 8h 0m. There are 4 sailings per week. Ferries from Belfast to Bangor are available to foot passengers.

Distance 103 nautical miles (191 km) |
Average sailing duration 8h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Ferries per day 2 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 4 |
Fastest ferry 8h 0m |
First ferry 10:30 |
Last ferry 22:30 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Stena Line from Belfast to BangorYou can travel by ferry between Belfast to Bangor with Stena Line for as low as £35. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Stena Line
FAQs: Belfast to Bangor ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Belfast to Bangor by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bangor, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Belfast and Bangor
- 08:00 - 18:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 14:00
- Sunday: Closed
- Free WiFi
- Thyme Restaurant (0.7km)
- The Dock Cafe (0.8km)
- Cast & Crew (0.9km)
- Main companies are Value Cabs and Fonacab.
- Free
- Metro service 96, Stop: Donegall Quay
