4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Chester to Bangor
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
1 h 11 m
Average duration
1 h 17 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
83 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chester to Bangor is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chester to Bangor will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
Of the 5 trains that leave Chester for Bangor every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 83 km distance in an average of 1 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 20 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.
Travel Information
Compare train for Chester to Bangor
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chester to Bangor among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £6, and a coach costs an average of £30.
Distance: 83 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£18 Average Price Cheapest | £30 Average Price |
1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Chester to Bangor train times
The table below shows live departures for Chester to Bangor trains for today, Wednesday 17 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:29 Chester | 1h15 | 09:44 Bangor | 0 changesdirect | |
 | 10:13 Chester | 1h09 | 11:22 Bangor | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:22 Chester | 1h19 | 13:41 Bangor | 0 changesdirect | |
| 16:27 Chester | 1h18 | 17:45 Bangor | 0 changesdirect | |
| 17:24 Chester | 1h11 | 18:35 Bangor | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chester to Bangor
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Chester to Bangor run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:32, the last at 23:02. The fastest train covers the 83 km distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 83 km |
Average train duration 1h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 1h 5m |
First train 00:32 |
Last train 23:02 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast from Chester to Bangor trainsTransport for Wales, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Chester and Bangor from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Chester to Bangor train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chester to Bangor 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Chester and Bangor
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 21:40 Saturday 05:40 - 21:40 Sunday 07:10 - 20:40
- Type of shops available: News agent
- Car Park: Chester West
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access is available to all platforms via lifts.
- 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 toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Main Concourse and on Platform 7a. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse and on Platform 7a; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On the concourse
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stop outside the station front
WifiParkingAccessibilityWC
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 18:15 Saturday 05:45 - 18:15 Sunday 08:00 - 18:30
- Car Park: North Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Located on platform 1.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 behind the platform office (sheltered) Platform 2 to the rear of the car park (unsheltered).
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: Buses to many locations including the main bus station leave from outside the booking hall.
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the station forecourt
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