How to travel from Cambridge to Bangor, United Kingdom
The distance between Cambridge and Bangor is around 591km (367 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Cambridge 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 → Cambridge if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to London Kings Cross then fly from London City (LCY) to Belfast City (BHD).
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost£230($270)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Train and Ferry
Take the train to London St Pancras International LL and then to Liverpool Lime Street then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Belfast.
- Duration11h 35m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£210($245)
Multiple operators
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.
- Duration13h 50m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£105($120)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast.
- Duration9hrs
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£105($125)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cambridge and Bangor
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cambridge 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 £105 ($120) and will take around 13h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £230 ($270).
The distance between Cambridge and Bangor is around 591km (367 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 308km (191 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Cambridge and Bangor by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Cambridge to Bangor is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £230 ($270).
The cheapest way to travel between Cambridge and Bangor is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £105 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Cambridge and Bangor. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross then fly from London City (LCY) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cambridge and Bangor. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross then fly from London City (LCY) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cambridge to Bangor. We recommend that you fly from London Stansted (STN) to Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) then take the train to Bangor. 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 Cambridge to Bangor. We recommend that you fly from London Stansted (STN) to Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) then take the train to Bangor. instead which will take 3h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cambridge to Bangor is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around £110 ($130).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cambridge and Bangor
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 3h 25m | £230($270) | hourly | 650km (404 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 30m | £110($130) | hourly | 623km (387 miles) |
| Train to Farringdon, Fly | 3h 30m | £235($280) | hourly | 644km (400 miles) |
| Train to Hitchin, plane | 4hrs | £115($135) | hourly | 609km (379 miles) |
| Train to London St Pancras International LL, plane | 4h 30m | £160($190) | hourly | 644km (400 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 11h 35m | £210($245) | 3 times a week | 667km (415 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 13h 50m | £105($120) | 3 times a week | 591km (367 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 9hrs | £105($125) | every 4 hours | 690km (428 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Cambridge and Bangor
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Stena Line
Train operators
Great Northern
Thameslink
London Midland
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