How to get to Bangor from Edinburgh

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Compare train and flight for Edinburgh to Bangor

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Bangor among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £53 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 58m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £53, while a flight costs an average of £370.

Distance: 213 km

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£370

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£59

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£53

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Cheapest

£33

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4h 24m

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2h 24m

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3h 58m

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3h 28m

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7h 50m

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7h 20m

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30m

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5h 56m

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The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Bangor is a coach with an average price of £53.

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

A coach is £6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Bangor costing on average £59.

A coach is £317 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Bangor costing on average £370.

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Bangor is by train with an average journey time of 3h 58m.

Other travel options to Bangor take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 24m.

Coach takes on average 7h 50m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Edinburgh and Bangor including taking a train and flight.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £53 compared to roughly £33 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-20.31. The journey takes 7h 20m versus 5h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Edinburgh to Bangor

How to get to Bangor from Edinburgh by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Bangor is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National Express
    8:1010h20
    Edinburgh
    18:30Bangor
    £531One-way
    0 changes

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  • National Express
    8:1010h20
    Edinburgh
    18:30Bangor
    £531One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • National Express
    8:1010h20
    Edinburgh
    18:30Bangor
    £531One-way
    0 changes

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Best day trips from Bangor by bus

The most popular day trips by bus from Bangor are Caernarfon, Llandudno, Dublin, Conwy and Chester. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Bangor on Omio.

A view of Llandudno

Day trip from Bangor to Llandudno by bus

Why visit Llandudno for the day?

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.

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FAQs: Edinburgh to Bangor

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 Edinburgh to Bangor.

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There are 2 options to travel between Edinburgh and Bangor including taking a train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Bangor is a coach with an average price of £53.

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

A coach is £6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Bangor costing on average £59.

A coach is £317 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Bangor costing on average £370.

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Bangor is by train with an average journey time of 3h 58m.

Other travel options to Bangor take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 24m.

Coach takes on average 7h 50m.

The Edinburgh to Bangor distance is approximately 213 km.
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Bangor is:
  • Around 21 flights per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.
  • Around 1 coaches per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Edinburgh to Bangor:
  • Coaches mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Belfast, Grand Central Station.
  • Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in George Best Belfast City Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Stranraer station (STR).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Edinburgh to Bangor, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Bangor by coach.
  • Travel with Loganair, BA Cityflyer, British Airways, easyJet to go to Bangor by flight.
  • Travel with Scotrail to go to Bangor by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Edinburgh to Bangor:
  • 6 direct flights per day with easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Edinburgh to Bangor often also extend their vacation to go to Dublin, Belfast, Chester, London, Belfast Lanyon Place (BFC). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bangor and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Edinburgh to Bangor, you can choose from several travel options including train and flight.

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