How to get to Cardiff from Bangor

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Compare train, flight and coach for Bangor to Cardiff

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bangor to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £89. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £89, and a train costs an average of £209.

Distance: 390 km

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£215

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10h 26m

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9h 56m

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FAQs: Bangor to Cardiff

Travel to Cardiff 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 Bangor to Cardiff.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Bangor and Cardiff including taking a train, flight and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Bangor to Cardiff is a coach with an average price of £56.

This is compared to other travel options from Bangor to Cardiff:

A coach is £44 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bangor to Cardiff costing on average £100.

A coach is £159 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bangor to Cardiff costing on average £215.

The fastest way to travel from Bangor to Cardiff is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 18m.

Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 56m.

Coach takes on average 21h 45m.

The Bangor to Cardiff distance is approximately 390 km.
The average frequency per day from Bangor to Cardiff is:
  • Around 3 trains per day.
  • Around 3 coaches per day.
  • Around 1 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bangor to Cardiff:
  • Flights mostly depart from George Best Belfast City Airport and arrive in Cardiff Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Stranraer station (STR) and arrive in Cardiff Central (CDF).
  • Coaches mostly depart from Belfast, Grand Central Station and arrive in Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bangor to Cardiff, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Aer Lingus to go to Cardiff by flight.
  • Travel with Scotrail to go to Cardiff by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bangor to Cardiff:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Aer Lingus.
Omio customers who travel from Bangor to Cardiff often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cardiff and these popular destinations at a great price.

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