How to travel from Bangor to Perth, United Kingdom
The distance between Bangor and Perth is around 299km (186 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Bangor to Perth by ferry, bus, 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 Perth → Bangor if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Dundee (DND), Train
Fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Dundee (DND) then take the train to Perth.
- Duration2h 35m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost£275($325)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Ferry, Bus and Train
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then take the train to Perth.
- Duration6h 45m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£44($52)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Perth.
- Duration7h 35m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£38($45)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Perth.
- Duration5h 20m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£44($52)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bangor and Perth
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bangor to Perth by ferry, bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around £30 ($35) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £275 ($325).
The distance between Bangor and Perth is around 299km (186 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 355km (221 miles)
It takes around 6h 45m to get from Bangor and Perth by ferry, bus and train.
The quickest way to get from Bangor to Perth is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £275 ($325).
The cheapest way to travel between Bangor and Perth is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £30 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bangor and Perth. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Dundee (DND) then take the train to Perth. instead which will take 2h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bangor and Perth. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Dundee (DND) then take the train to Perth. instead which will take 2h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bangor to Perth. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Perth. instead which will take 3hrs.
The closest major airport to Perth is Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Perth. Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) 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 Perth. We recommend that you take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then take the train to Perth. instead which will take 6h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bangor to Perth is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around £44 ($52).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bangor and Perth
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Dundee (DND), Train + 4 similar | 2h 35m | £275($325) | hourly | 326km (203 miles) |
| Fly to Glasgow (GLA), Train | 2h 60m | £79($95) | hourly | 299km (186 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3hrs | £89($105) | hourly | 319km (198 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 45m | £76($90) | hourly | 344km (214 miles) |
| Train to Belfast Great Victoria Street, plane | 3h 50m | £85($100) | hourly | 368km (229 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Train + 1 similar | 6h 45m | £44($52) | every 20 mins | 335km (208 miles) |
| Ferry to Cairnryan, bus and train | 7h 25m | £30($35) | once daily | 339km (210 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 7h 35m | £38($45) | every 20 mins | 336km (209 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 5h 20m | £44($52) | every 4 hours | 326km (203 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bangor and Perth
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Dodds of Troon
Stagecoach West Scotland
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Loganair
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Airports near Perth
The following major airports near Perth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Dundee Airport (DND)
- Distance
- 27km (17 miles) from Perth
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
- Distance
- 50km (31 miles) from Perth
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
- Distance
- 86km (53 miles) from Perth