How to travel from Bangor to Bath, United Kingdom
The distance between Bangor and Bath is around 466km (289 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 15m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Bangor to Bath by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bath → Bangor if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Bath Spa.
- Duration2h 15m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£125($145)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Dublin Connolly then take a ferry to Holyhead then take the train to Newport (S Wales) and then to Bath Spa.
- Duration12hrs
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost£275($325)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Liverpool then take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Bath.
- Duration13h 25m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£115($135)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Bath.
- Duration9h 35m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£115($135)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bangor and Bath
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bangor to Bath by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around £105 ($125) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £125 ($145).
The distance between Bangor and Bath is around 466km (289 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 238km (148 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Bangor and Bath by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Bangor to Bath is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx £125 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Bangor and Bath is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around £105 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bangor and Bath. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Bath Spa. instead which will take 2h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bangor and Bath. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Bath Spa. instead which will take 2h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bangor to Bath. We recommend that you take the train to Belfast Great Victoria Street then fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Bath Spa. instead which will take 3hrs.
The closest major airport to Bath is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Bath. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Bangor to Bath. We recommend that you take the train to Belfast Great Victoria Street then fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Bath Spa. instead which will take 3hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bangor to Bath is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £105 ($125).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bangor and Bath
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 4 similar | 2h 15m | £125($145) | hourly | 466km (289 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3hrs | £105($125) | every 30 mins | 518km (322 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train | 3h 55m | £155($185) | hourly | 558km (347 miles) |
| Fly to Southampton (SOU), Train | 3h 55m | £150($180) | hourly | 638km (396 miles) |
| Train to Belfast Great Victoria Street, plane | 4h 30m | £155($185) | hourly | 614km (382 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 12hrs | £275($325) | 4 times a day | 732km (455 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 13h 25m | £115($135) | 3 times a week | 587km (365 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 9h 35m | £115($135) | every 4 hours | 737km (458 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bangor and Bath
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Eastern Airways
Loganair
Bus companies
Train operators
Translink UK
Ferry operators
Irish Ferries
Stena Line
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Airports near Bath
The following major airports near Bath offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Bristol Airport (BRS)
- Distance
- 24km (15 miles) from Bath
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
- Distance
- 68km (42 miles) from Bath
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
- Distance
- 77km (48 miles) from Bath