How to travel from Derby to Bangor, United Kingdom
The distance between Derby and Bangor is around 396km (246 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 60m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Derby 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 → Derby if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Belfast City (BHD).
- Duration2h 60m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£130($150)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Crewe and then to Liverpool Lime Street then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Belfast.
- Duration9h 45m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£135($160)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Manchester Shudehill Interchange and then to Liverpool One then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Belfast.
- Duration12h 10m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£100($120)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast.
- Duration7h 45m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£86($100)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Derby and Bangor
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Derby to Bangor by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around £86 ($100) and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £130 ($150).
The distance between Derby and Bangor is around 396km (246 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 180km (112 miles)
It takes around 9h 45m to get from Derby and Bangor by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Derby to Bangor is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx £130 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Derby and Bangor is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £86 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Derby and Bangor. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 2h 60m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Derby and Bangor. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 2h 60m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Derby to Bangor. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 2h 60m.
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 Derby to Bangor. We recommend that you take the train to Crewe and then to Liverpool Lime Street then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Belfast. instead which will take 9h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Derby to Bangor is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 9h 45m and will usually cost around £135 ($160).
Compare travel optionsbetween Derby and Bangor
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 2h 60m | £130($150) | hourly | 462km (287 miles) |
| Train to Crewe, plane | 3h 25m | £115($135) | every 2 hours | 396km (246 miles) |
| Train to Sheffield, plane | 3h 35m | £150($180) | hourly | 433km (269 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, plane | 3h 45m | £130($155) | hourly | 519km (323 miles) |
| Train to Sheffield, plane | 4h 20m | £105($125) | hourly | 492km (306 miles) |
| Train to Crewe, plane | 4h 25m | £120($145) | every 2 hours | 454km (282 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 9h 45m | £135($160) | 3 times a week | 402km (250 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 12h 10m | £100($120) | 3 times a week | 453km (281 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 7h 45m | £86($100) | every 4 hours | 572km (355 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Derby and Bangor
Train operators
East Midlands Railways
London Midland
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