The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG)
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£21
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£44
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
2 h 25 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
2 h 54 m
Trains on 18 Sept
12
Distance
172 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) will cost around £44 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 12 trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG), including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 172 km distance in an average of 2 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 4 m 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.
W342835:302h25Birmingham New Street (BHM)7:55Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG)£211One-way0 changes
C01369 · W340119:073h17Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:24Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG)£221One-way1 change
G38352 · G383997:223h45Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:07Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG)£231One-way1 change
W34144 · C013048:073h13Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:20Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG)£271One-way1 change
G39019+
W701855:493h47Birmingham New Street (BHM)9:36Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG)£341One-way1 change
W342835:302h25Birmingham New Street (BHM)7:55Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG)£211One-way0 changes
W34144+
G38623 · G383998:073h00Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:07Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG)£631One-way2 changes
C01369+
G38625 · G384039:073h00Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:07Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG)£631One-way2 changes
W34213+
G38619 · G383906:053h03Birmingham New Street (BHM)9:08Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG)£631One-way2 changes
W34046+
G38621 · G383947:073h04Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:11Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG)£631One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 19m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £29, while a train costs an average of £29.
Distance: 172 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£29 Average Price Cheapest | £44 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The journey is about 3m faster (2h 49m by train vs 2h 52m by car) and roughly £14 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£29 vs £44). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) trains for tomorrow, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W34283 | 5:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h25 | 7:55 Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38619 · G38390+ C17901 | 5:34 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h34 | 9:08 Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) | 2 changes | |
W70185+ G39019 | 5:49 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h47 | 9:36 Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) | 1 change | |
W34213+ G38619 · G38390 | 6:05 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h03 | 9:08 Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) | 2 changes | |
G38584 · G39019 | 6:22 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h14 | 9:36 Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) | 1 change | |
W34046+ G38621 · G38394 | 7:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h04 | 10:11 Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) | 2 changes | |
G38352 · G38399 | 7:22 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h45 | 11:07 Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) | 1 change | |
W34144 · C01304 | 8:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h13 | 11:20 Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) | 1 change | |
W34144+ G38623 · G38399 | 8:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h00 | 11:07 Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) | 2 changes | |
G38585 · G39024 | 8:22 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h12 | 11:34 Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) | 1 change | |
C01369 · W34011 | 9:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h17 | 12:24 Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) | 1 change | |
C01369+ G38625 · G38403 | 9:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h00 | 12:07 Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG)
Trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 19:22. The fastest train covers the 172 km distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 172 km |
Average train duration 2h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 25m |
First train 4:30 |
Last train 19:22 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) trainsTransport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG)
Most Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) trains use the Birmingham New Street to Bangor (Gwynedd) station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham New Street train station facilities and services
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Getting to Bangor (Gwynedd) from Bangor city centre
Bangor (Gwynedd) train station facilities and services
Bangor (Gwynedd) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Bangor (Gwynedd).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bangor (Gwynedd). Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bangor (Gwynedd): Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bangor (Gwynedd): Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bangor (Gwynedd): Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. Both platforms are accessible with a footbridge and lifts connecting platform 1 (to Chester) and platform 2 (to Holyhead). Step-free access is also available separately via a ramp from the north car park to Platform 1, and walkway from the south car park to Platform 2, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only. Ticket machines are located outside the ticket office and on Platform 2, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:30 - 22:45 Sunday 09:00 - 23:00, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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