How to travel from Bangor to Chester, United Kingdom
The distance between Bangor and Chester is around 297km (184 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Bangor to Chester by ferry, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Chester → Bangor if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Liverpool (LPL), Train
Fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL) then take the train to Chester.
- Duration2h 20m
- Flight time55min
- Typical cost£110($130)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Dublin Connolly then take a ferry to Holyhead then take the train to Chester.
- Duration8h 35m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost£190($225)
Multiple operators
Ferry
Take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Liverpool.
- Duration8h 35m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£105($120)
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Chester.
- Duration7h 10m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£74($88)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bangor and Chester
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bangor to Chester by ferry, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around £74 ($88) and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £110 ($130).
The distance between Bangor and Chester is around 297km (184 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 82km (51 miles)
It takes around 8h 35m to get from Bangor and Chester by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Bangor to Chester is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £110 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Bangor and Chester is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around £74 ($88) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bangor and Chester. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL) then take the train to Chester. instead which will take 2h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bangor and Chester. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL) then take the train to Chester. instead which will take 2h 20m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Bangor and Chester. The ferry typically takes around 8h 35m and departs 3 times a week.
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company run the ferry services between Bangor and Chester. Ferries run 3 times a week and take around 8h 35m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bangor to Chester. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester. instead which will take 3h 10m.
The closest major airport to Chester is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Chester. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Chester. We recommend that you take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Liverpool. instead which will take 8h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bangor to Chester is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 35m and will usually cost around £105 ($120).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bangor and Chester
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Liverpool (LPL), Train + 6 similar | 2h 20m | £110($130) | every 4 hours | 300km (186 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 10m | £115($135) | every 4 hours | 357km (222 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 10m | £150($175) | hourly | 371km (231 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train | 3h 35m | £125($150) | every 2 hours | 513km (319 miles) |
| Train to Belfast Great Victoria Street, plane | 3h 50m | £105($125) | hourly | 429km (267 miles) |
| Train to Belfast Great Victoria Street, plane | 4h 10m | £125($150) | every 2 hours | 570km (354 miles) |
| Fly to Leeds Bradford (LBA), Train | 4h 30m | £165($195) | hourly | 446km (277 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 8h 35m | £190($225) | 4 times a day | 453km (281 miles) |
Ferry + 1 similar | 8h 35m | £105($120) | 3 times a week | 297km (185 miles) |
| Ferry via Isle of Man Douglas | 9h 20m | £84($100) | 3 times a week | 297km (184 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 7h 10m | £74($88) | every 4 hours | 503km (313 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bangor and Chester
Train operators
Transport for Wales
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Irish Ferries
Stena Line
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Airports near Chester
The following major airports near Chester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
- Distance
- 16km (10 miles) from Chester
Manchester Airport (MAN)
- Distance
- 45km (28 miles) from Chester
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
- Distance
- 111km (69 miles) from Chester