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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Bangor among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of £47 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 52m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £47, while a flight costs an average of £217.
Distance: 259 km
Most popular Flight | Train | Ferry | Driving |
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£217 Average Price | £128 Average Price | £47 Average Price Cheapest | £59 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration 5h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 0m Average total duration 8h 0m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 7h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |  Most popular ferry company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Manchester to Bangor, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Bangor:
A ferry is £82 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Bangor costing on average £128.
A ferry is £171 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Bangor costing on average £217.
Other travel options to Bangor take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 56m.
Ferry takes on average 9h 0m.
You'll arrive about 5h 25m sooner (1h 52m by flight vs 7h 17m by car). Tickets start at around £217 compared to roughly £59 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Bangor from Manchester by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Manchester to Bangor is by taking a ferry 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, Caernarfon, Dublin, 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.
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 Manchester to Bangor.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Bangor:
A ferry is £82 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Bangor costing on average £128.
A ferry is £171 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Bangor costing on average £217.
Other travel options to Bangor take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 56m.
Ferry takes on average 9h 0m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Bangor as scheduled services by train, flight and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
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