How to travel from Edinburgh to Bangor, United Kingdom
The distance between Edinburgh and Bangor is around 246km (153 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 10m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Edinburgh to Bangor by train, bus, ferry, 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 → Edinburgh if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Belfast City (BHD).
- Duration2h 10m
- Flight time55min
- Typical cost£75($89)
Aer Lingus
3 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast.
- Duration6h 55m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£35($41)
Multiple operators
Train, Bus and Ferry
Take the train to Glasgow Queen Street then take the bus to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast.
- Duration6h 25m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£40($47)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast.
- Duration5hrs
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£39($46)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Edinburgh and Bangor
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Edinburgh to Bangor by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £30 ($36) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £75 ($89).
The distance between Edinburgh and Bangor is around 246km (153 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 309km (192 miles)
It takes around 6h 25m to get from Edinburgh and Bangor by train, bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Edinburgh to Bangor is to fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx £75 ($89).
The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh and Bangor is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £30 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Edinburgh and Bangor. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 2h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Edinburgh and Bangor. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 2h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Edinburgh and Bangor. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and arrive at Belfast City (BHD). The flight takes around 55min.
Yes there is a direct flight between Edinburgh and Bangor with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 55min.
Aer Lingus fly between Edinburgh and Bangor. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and and arrive into Belfast City (BHD). These flights usually take around 55min.
The flight from Edinburgh to Bangor typically takes around 55min. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and and arrive into Belfast City (BHD).
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 Edinburgh to Bangor. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Queen Street then take the bus to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast. instead which will take 6h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Edinburgh to Bangor is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around £40 ($47).
Compare travel optionsbetween Edinburgh and Bangor
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 2h 10m | £75($89) | hourly | 246km (153 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 2h 45m | £75($89) | hourly | 274km (171 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3hrs | £72($85) | hourly | 295km (184 miles) |
| Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane | 3h 35m | £72($85) | hourly | 320km (199 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 6h 55m | £35($41) | every 20 mins | 310km (193 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry + 2 similar | 6h 25m | £40($47) | every 20 mins | 312km (194 miles) |
| Train to Glasgow Central, bus and ferry | 7hrs | £30($36) | once daily | 313km (194 miles) |
| Train to Glasgow Queen Street, bus and ferry | 7h 20m | £32($38) | once daily | 323km (201 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 5hrs | £39($46) | every 4 hours | 299km (186 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Edinburgh and Bangor
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Dodds of Troon
Stagecoach West Scotland
Ferry operators
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