How to get to Chester from Bangor

There are 3 options to travel between Bangor and Chester including taking a train, flight and ferry.

The cheapest way to travel from Bangor to Chester is a ferry with an average price of £52.

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

A ferry is £43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bangor to Chester costing on average £95.

A ferry is £175 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bangor to Chester costing on average £227.

The fastest way to travel from Bangor to Chester is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 47m.

Other travel options to Chester take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 6m.

Ferry takes on average 9h 5m.

The Bangor to Chester distance is approximately 244 km.

The average frequency per day from Bangor to Chester is:

• Around 21 flights per day.
• Around 6 trains per day.
• Around 2 ferries per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bangor to Chester:

• Flights mostly depart from George Best Belfast City Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Stranraer station (STR) and arrive in Chester station (CTR).
• Ferries mostly depart from Port of Belfast and arrive in Liverpool (Port of Birkenhead).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bangor to Chester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Loganair, BA Cityflyer, British Airways, easyJet to go to Chester by flight.
• Travel with Stena Line to go to Chester by ferry.
• Travel with Scotrail, Avanti West Coast to go to Chester by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Bangor to Chester with the following travel companies:

• 9 direct flights per day with easyJet.
• 2 direct ferries per day with Stena Line.

Omio customers who travel from Bangor to Chester often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Euston (EUS), Manchester, Liverpool, Manchester Piccadilly (MAN). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Chester and these popular destinations at a great price.

To get from Bangor to Chester, you can choose from several travel options including train, flight and ferry.

In Chester, you can visit Chester Zoo, one of the UK's largest zoos, or explore the Grosvenor Museum for local history and art. Enjoy a walk or boat trip along the River Dee, or experience cultural offerings at Storyhouse. The Cheshire Military Museum provides insights into military history. Don't miss the stunning Chester Cathedral, the historical Chester Roman Amphitheatre, and the well-preserved Chester City Walls for panoramic views. The Eastgate Clock and The Rows offer iconic sights and unique shopping experiences.

A stay of two to three days in Chester is typically sufficient to explore its historic sites, such as Chester Cathedral, the Roman walls, and the Rows, while also enjoying local dining and shopping experiences.