How to travel from Canterbury to Bangor, United Kingdom
The distance between Canterbury and Bangor is around 654km (406 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Canterbury to Bangor by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bangor → Canterbury if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Stratford International then fly from London City (LCY) to Belfast City (BHD).
- Duration3h 10m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost£235($280)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to St Pancras International and then to Liverpool Lime Street then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Belfast.
- Duration11h 25m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£215($255)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station 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 Canterbury and Bangor
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Canterbury to Bangor by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. 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 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £235 ($280).
The distance between Canterbury and Bangor is around 654km (406 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 415km (258 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Canterbury and Bangor by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Canterbury to Bangor is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £235 ($280).
The cheapest way to travel between Canterbury 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 Canterbury and Bangor. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford International then fly from London City (LCY) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Canterbury and Bangor. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford International then fly from London City (LCY) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Canterbury to Bangor. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford International then fly from London City (LCY) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 3h 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 Canterbury to Bangor. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford International then fly from London City (LCY) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 3h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Canterbury to Bangor is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £235 ($280).
Compare travel optionsbetween Canterbury and Bangor
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 3h 10m | £235($280) | hourly | 654km (406 miles) |
| Train to St Pancras International, Fly | 3h 25m | £245($290) | hourly | 661km (411 miles) |
| Train to St Pancras International, plane | 4h 5m | £195($230) | hourly | 720km (447 miles) |
| Train to St Pancras International, plane | 4h 25m | £145($170) | hourly | 712km (443 miles) |
| Train to St Pancras International, plane | 4h 50m | £185($215) | hourly | 777km (483 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Plane | 4h 40m | £120($145) | hourly | 736km (457 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 11h 25m | £215($255) | 3 times a week | 687km (427 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 16h 45m | £100($120) | 3 times a week | 729km (453 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 10h 40m | £135($160) | every 4 hours | 852km (530 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Canterbury and Bangor
Train operators
South Eastern Trains Service
Thameslink
East Midlands Railways
Bus companies
Airport Bus Express
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