How to travel from Bangor to Plymouth, United Kingdom
The distance between Bangor and Plymouth is around 573km (356 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Bangor to Plymouth by plane, train, 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 Plymouth → Bangor if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Plymouth.
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost£295($350)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Liverpool then take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Plymouth.
- Duration13h 15m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£210($250)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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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 Plymouth Coach Station Armada Way.
- Duration16h 10m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£115($135)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Rosslare then take a ferry to Pembroke then drive to Plymouth.
- Duration11h 55m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£245($290)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bangor and Plymouth
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bangor to Plymouth by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £115 ($135) and will take around 16h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £295 ($350).
The distance between Bangor and Plymouth is around 573km (356 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 318km (197 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Bangor and Plymouth by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Bangor to Plymouth is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £295 ($350).
The cheapest way to travel between Bangor and Plymouth is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £115 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bangor and Plymouth. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Plymouth. instead which will take 3h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bangor and Plymouth. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Plymouth. instead which will take 3h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bangor to Plymouth. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Plymouth. instead which will take 3h 25m.
The closest major airport to Plymouth is Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) (NQY) which is approximately 61km (38 miles) from Plymouth. Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) and Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) 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 Plymouth. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Plymouth. instead which will take 3h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bangor to Plymouth is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around £295 ($350).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bangor and Plymouth
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 2 similar | 3h 25m | £295($350) | hourly | 573km (356 miles) |
| Fly to Bristol (BRS), Train | 4h 5m | £185($215) | every 2 hours | 651km (405 miles) |
| Fly to Bristol (BRS), Train | 4h 55m | £165($200) | every 2 hours | 704km (437 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 13h 15m | £210($250) | 3 times a week | 752km (467 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry and Train | 15h 45m | £335($400) | 4 times a day | 950km (590 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 16h 10m | £115($135) | 3 times a week | 766km (476 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 11h 55m | £245($290) | twice daily | 862km (536 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bangor and Plymouth
Train operators
London Midland
Transport for Wales
Bus companies
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Irish Ferries
Stena Line
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Airports near Plymouth
The following major airports near Plymouth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)
- Distance
- 61km (38 miles) from Plymouth
Exeter Airport (EXT)
- Distance
- 65km (41 miles) from Plymouth
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
- Distance
- 127km (79 miles) from Plymouth