How to travel from Birmingham to Bangor, United Kingdom
The distance between Birmingham and Bangor is around 396km (246 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 15m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Birmingham to Bangor 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 Bangor → Birmingham if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Belfast City (BHD).
- Duration2h 15m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£95($110)
Aer Lingus
5 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Liverpool then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Belfast.
- Duration11h 20m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£88($105)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Liverpool Lime Street then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Belfast.
- Duration9h 25m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£110($130)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast.
- Duration7h 50m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£89($105)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Birmingham and Bangor
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Birmingham to Bangor by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £88 ($105) and will take around 11h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £95 ($110).
The distance between Birmingham and Bangor is around 396km (246 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 171km (106 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Birmingham and Bangor by plane.
The quickest way to get from Birmingham to Bangor is to fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx £95 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Birmingham and Bangor is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £88 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Birmingham and Bangor. We recommend that you fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 2h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Birmingham and Bangor. We recommend that you fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 2h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Birmingham and Bangor. Flights depart from Birmingham (BHX) and arrive at Belfast City (BHD). The flight takes around 1h 15m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Birmingham and Bangor with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 15m.
Aer Lingus fly between Birmingham and Bangor. Flights depart from Birmingham (BHX) and and arrive into Belfast City (BHD). These flights usually take around 1h 15m.
The flight from Birmingham to Bangor typically takes around 1h 15m. Flights depart from Birmingham (BHX) and and arrive into Belfast City (BHD).
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 Birmingham to Bangor. We recommend that you fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 2h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Birmingham to Bangor is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around £95 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Birmingham and Bangor
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 5 similar | 2h 15m | £95($110) | hourly | 396km (246 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3hrs | £95($115) | hourly | 453km (281 miles) |
| Train to Liverpool South Parkway, Fly | 3h 15m | £95($115) | hourly | 398km (247 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 40m | £170($205) | hourly | 438km (272 miles) |
| Train to Liverpool South Parkway, plane | 4h 10m | £100($120) | hourly | 456km (283 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Piccadilly, plane | 4h 25m | £125($150) | hourly | 497km (309 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 11h 20m | £88($105) | 3 times a week | 428km (266 miles) |
| Bus to Liverpool One, ferry | 12h 10m | £95($115) | 3 times a week | 459km (285 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 9h 25m | £110($130) | 3 times a week | 405km (251 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 7h 50m | £89($105) | every 4 hours | 585km (363 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Birmingham and Bangor
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Stena Line
Bus companies
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