How to travel from Barnstaple to Bangor, United Kingdom
The distance between Barnstaple and Bangor is around 554km (344 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Barnstaple to Bangor by bus, ferry, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bangor → Barnstaple if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Exeter St Davids, Fly
Take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Belfast City (BHD).
- Duration3h 55m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost£195($230)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Birmingham Brunel Street and then to Liverpool then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Belfast.
- Duration16h 45m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£100($120)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast.
- Duration10h 40m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£135($160)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Barnstaple and Bangor
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Barnstaple to Bangor by bus, ferry, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £100 ($120) and will take around 16h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £195 ($230).
The distance between Barnstaple and Bangor is around 554km (344 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 239km (148 miles)
It takes around 16h 45m to get from Barnstaple and Bangor by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Barnstaple to Bangor is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx £195 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Barnstaple and Bangor is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £100 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Barnstaple and Bangor. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 3h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Barnstaple and Bangor. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 3h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Barnstaple to Bangor. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) then take the train to Bangor. instead which will take 5h 10m.
The closest major airport to Bangor is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 85km (53 miles) from Bangor. Isle of Man Airport (IOM) (IOM) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) 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 Barnstaple to Bangor. We recommend that you take the bus to Birmingham Brunel Street and then to Liverpool then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Belfast. instead which will take 16h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Barnstaple to Bangor is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 16h 45m and will usually cost around £100 ($120).
Compare travel optionsbetween Barnstaple and Bangor
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Exeter St Davids, Fly + 3 similar | 3h 55m | £195($230) | 5 times a week | 554km (344 miles) |
| Train to Exeter St Davids, plane | 4h 15m | £175($210) | every 2 hours | 630km (392 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 10m | £165($195) | every 2 hours | 683km (425 miles) |
| Train to Exeter St Davids, plane | 5h 40m | £225($265) | every 3 hours | 877km (545 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 16h 45m | £100($120) | 3 times a week | 737km (458 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 10h 40m | £135($160) | every 4 hours | 858km (533 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Barnstaple and Bangor
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Eastern Airways
Bus companies
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Stena Line
Train operators
Airports near Bangor
The following major airports near Bangor offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
- Distance
- 85km (53 miles) from Bangor
Isle of Man Airport (IOM)
- Distance
- 101km (63 miles) from Bangor
Manchester Airport (MAN)
- Distance
- 124km (77 miles) from Bangor