How to travel from Bangor to Southampton, United Kingdom
The distance between Bangor and Southampton is around 532km (331 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 30m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Bangor to Southampton 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 Southampton → Bangor if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Southampton (SOU).
- Duration2h 30m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost£125($150)
Aer Lingus
+ 2 others4 similiar routes
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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 Southampton Coach Station Harbour Parade.
- Duration13h 55m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£115($135)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Southampton.
- Duration10h 15m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£125($150)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bangor and Southampton
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bangor to Southampton 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 13h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £125 ($150).
The distance between Bangor and Southampton is around 532km (331 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 319km (198 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Bangor and Southampton by plane.
The quickest way to get from Bangor to Southampton is to fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £125 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Bangor and Southampton 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 Southampton. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Southampton (SOU). instead which will take 2h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bangor and Southampton. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Southampton (SOU). instead which will take 2h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Bangor and Southampton. Flights depart from Belfast City (BHD) and arrive at Southampton (SOU). The flight takes around 1h 40m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Bangor and Southampton with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 40m.
Aer Lingus, Eastern Airways and Loganair fly between Bangor and Southampton. Flights depart from Belfast City (BHD) and and arrive into Southampton (SOU). These flights usually take around 1h 40m.
The flight from Bangor to Southampton typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Belfast City (BHD) and and arrive into Southampton (SOU).
The closest major airport to Southampton is Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Southampton. Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) 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 Southampton. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Southampton (SOU). instead which will take 2h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bangor to Southampton is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £125 ($150).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bangor and Southampton
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 2h 30m | £125($150) | hourly | 532km (331 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 35m | £210($245) | hourly | 637km (396 miles) |
| Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), Train | 4h 10m | £165($195) | hourly | 682km (424 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 35m | £130($155) | hourly | 623km (387 miles) |
| Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), Train | 4h 50m | £155($185) | hourly | 738km (459 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 13h 55m | £115($135) | 3 times a week | 643km (400 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 10h 15m | £125($150) | every 4 hours | 807km (501 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bangor and Southampton
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Eastern Airways
Loganair
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Stena Line
Train operators
Southern Service
Bus companies
Airports near Southampton
The following major airports near Southampton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Southampton Airport (SOU)
- Distance
- 6km (4 miles) from Southampton
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
- Distance
- 33km (21 miles) from Southampton
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
- Distance
- 90km (56 miles) from Southampton