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Compare train, flight and ferry for Manchester to Bangor
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Bangor among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £40, and a train costs an average of £74.
Distance: 259 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Ferry |
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£97 Average Price | £59 Average Price | £47 Average Price Cheapest |
8h 29m Average total duration 7h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 1m Average total duration 8h 1m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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How to get to Bangor from Manchester by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Manchester to Bangor is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Manchester 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 Manchester to Bangor.

There are 3 travel options from Manchester to Bangor: flight, ferry or coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Bangor is a flight with an average price of £17.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Bangor:
A flight is £38 less than a coach for this journey with tickets for a coach from Manchester to Bangor costing on average £54.
Taking a flight costs £18 less than taking a ferry, which average ticket prices of £35.
The fastest way to get to Bangor from Manchester is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h.
Other travel options to Bangor take longer:
Coach takes 12 h 55 min on average.
Ferry takes on average 8 h.
The distance between Manchester and Bangor is around 161 miles.
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Bangor is:
- Around 1 coach per day.
- 2 ferries a day.
- 20 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Bangor as scheduled services by flight, ferry or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Manchester to Bangor:
The following travel companies offer services from Manchester to Bangor:
- Stena Line can get you to Bangor by ferry. You can find a good deal for ferry tickets with Stena Line from Manchester to Bangor for £35 on Omio.
- Ryanair can get you to Bangor by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Ryanair from Manchester to Bangor for £17 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Manchester to Bangor with the following travel companies:
- Direct ferries with Stena Line with 2 direct ferries per day.
- Direct flights with Ryanair with 8 direct flights per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Bangor as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Manchester to Bangor.
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