How to travel from Blackpool to Bangor, United Kingdom
The distance between Blackpool and Bangor is around 348km (216 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Blackpool to Bangor by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bangor → Blackpool if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Liverpool Lime Street, Fly
Take the train to Liverpool Lime Street then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast City (BHD).
- Duration3h 10m
- Flight time50min
- Typical cost£110($135)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Liverpool Lime Street then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Belfast.
- Duration9hrs
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£125($145)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast.
- Duration11hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£50($59)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast.
- Duration6h 20m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£63($74)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Blackpool and Bangor
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Blackpool to Bangor by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £50 ($59) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £110 ($135).
The distance between Blackpool and Bangor is around 348km (216 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 97km (60 miles)
It takes around 9hrs to get from Blackpool and Bangor by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Blackpool to Bangor is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £110 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Blackpool and Bangor is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £50 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Blackpool and Bangor. We recommend that you take the train to Liverpool Lime Street then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Blackpool and Bangor. We recommend that you take the train to Liverpool Lime Street then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Blackpool to Bangor. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 3h 30m.
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 Blackpool to Bangor. We recommend that you take the train to Liverpool Lime Street then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Belfast. instead which will take 9hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Blackpool to Bangor is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 9hrs and will usually cost around £125 ($145).
Compare travel optionsbetween Blackpool and Bangor
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Liverpool Lime Street, Fly + 6 similar | 3h 10m | £110($135) | hourly | 359km (223 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 30m | £140($165) | hourly | 385km (239 miles) |
| Train to Liverpool Lime Street, plane | 4h 10m | £115($140) | hourly | 417km (259 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Airport, plane | 4h 20m | £95($110) | hourly | 444km (276 miles) |
| Train to Bradford Interchange, Fly | 4h 30m | £160($185) | hourly | 433km (269 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 10m | £82($95) | hourly | 537km (334 miles) |
| Train to Liverpool Lime Street, plane and bus | 5h 10m | £84($100) | hourly | 503km (313 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 9hrs | £125($145) | 3 times a week | 348km (216 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 11hrs | £50($59) | once daily | 577km (358 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 6h 20m | £63($74) | every 4 hours | 432km (269 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Blackpool and Bangor
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Aircoach
Train operators
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Stena Line
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