How to travel from Chester to Bangor, United Kingdom
The distance between Chester and Bangor is around 297km (184 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 15m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Chester to Bangor by train, ferry, car, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bangor → Chester if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Liverpool South Parkway, Fly
Take the train to Liverpool South Parkway then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast City (BHD).
- Duration2h 15m
- Flight time50min
- Typical cost£110($130)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Holyhead then take a ferry to Dublin then take the train to Belfast Central.
- Duration8h 10m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost£190($225)
Multiple operators
Ferry
Take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Belfast.
- Duration9h 25m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£84($100)
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast.
- Duration7hrs
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£74($88)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chester and Bangor
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Chester to Bangor by train, ferry, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around £74 ($88) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £110 ($130).
The distance between Chester and Bangor is around 297km (184 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 82km (51 miles)
It takes around 8h 10m to get from Chester and Bangor by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Chester to Bangor is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx £110 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Chester and Bangor is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £74 ($88) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Chester and Bangor. We recommend that you take the train to Liverpool South Parkway then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 2h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chester and Bangor. We recommend that you take the train to Liverpool South Parkway then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 2h 15m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Chester and Bangor. The ferry typically takes around 9h 25m and departs 3 times a week.
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company run the ferry services between Chester and Bangor. Ferries run 3 times a week and take around 9h 25m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chester 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 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 Chester to Bangor. We recommend that you take the train to Holyhead then take a ferry to Dublin then take the train to Belfast Central. instead which will take 8h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chester to Bangor is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around £190 ($225).
Compare travel optionsbetween Chester and Bangor
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Liverpool South Parkway, Fly + 6 similar | 2h 15m | £110($130) | every 4 hours | 300km (187 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 10m | £150($175) | hourly | 371km (231 miles) |
| Train to Liverpool South Parkway, plane | 3h 15m | £115($135) | every 4 hours | 358km (223 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham International, Fly | 3h 40m | £125($150) | every 2 hours | 513km (319 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Airport, plane | 3h 60m | £105($125) | hourly | 430km (267 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 4h 15m | £79($95) | every 4 hours | 444km (276 miles) |
| Train to Bradford Interchange, Fly | 4h 35m | £160($190) | every 2 hours | 449km (279 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 8h 10m | £190($225) | 4 times a day | 453km (281 miles) |
Ferry | 9h 25m | £84($100) | 3 times a week | 297km (184 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 7hrs | £74($88) | every 4 hours | 502km (312 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Chester and Bangor
Train operators
Transport for Wales
Bus companies
Aircoach
Ferry operators
Irish Ferries
Stena Line
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Airlines
Aer Lingus
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