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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Bangor among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £220 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 32m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £220, while a train costs an average of £220.
Distance: 390 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£220 Average Price Cheapest | £102 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 32m Average total duration Fastest 8h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 1h 30m sooner (8h 2m by train vs 9h 32m by car). Tickets start at around £220 compared to roughly £102 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Bangor from Cardiff by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Cardiff to Bangor is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Bangor are Llandudno, Dublin, Caernarfon, Conwy and Chester. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Bangor on Omio.
Llandudno is a Victorian seaside town on the north Wales coast, known for its broad bay and graceful promenade. The Great Orme rises above the town, giving it a scenic, traditional character and easy access to nearby Conwy and Snowdonia.
Dublin is Ireland’s capital, known for its literary history, Georgian architecture and lively pub culture. It feels compact and sociable, with historic streets, creative districts and a coastal setting.
Chester is known for its Roman walls, medieval streets and the distinctive black-and-white Rows. Compact and walkable, it blends deep history with a relaxed riverside setting and a lively city centre.
Cardiff Bay and Wales Millenium centre are some of the must-see attractions in Cardiff. While the city has exciting sights and interesting things to do, Bangor comes close with Penrhyn Castle and Bangor Garth. To make a trip to Bangor from Cardiff, one can either take the bus, train or a flight. Journey time can take from 1 hour and 10 mintues to 9 hours and 15 minutes.
Train: It takes the train approximately 4 hours to reach Bangor from Cardiff. The departure station is Cardiff Central while the arrival station is Bangor (Gwynedd). Virgin trains and Arriva Trains Wales run the train service on this route. The trains are either direct or have one change.
Bus: Run by National Express, buses have one change and leave every day. The departure station is Cardiff, Sophia Gardens while the arrival station is Bangor, Garth Road. It takes 9 hours and 15 minutes to complete the journey from Cardiff to Bangor.
Flight/strong>: A traveller can choose to fly from Cardiff (CWL) to Belfast City (BHD). The flight will take approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes. From Belfast, they can take a bus to Bangor. The bus leaves hourly and takes 24 minutes to reach its destination.
Travel to Bangor 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 Cardiff to Bangor.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Bangor as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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