How to travel from Fort William to Bangor, United Kingdom
The distance between Fort William and Bangor is around 351km (218 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Fort William 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 → Fort William if you're planning a return trip.
Bus to Bus Station Stance 2, Fly
Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Belfast City (BHD).
- Duration4h 20m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£170($200)
Multiple operators
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.
- Duration9hrs
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£44($52)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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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.
- Duration9h 25m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£52($61)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast.
- Duration6h 15m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£55($65)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fort William and Bangor
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Fort William to Bangor by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £43 ($51) and will take around 10h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £170 ($200).
The distance between Fort William and Bangor is around 351km (218 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 404km (251 miles)
It takes around 9h 25m to get from Fort William and Bangor by train, bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Fort William to Bangor is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx £170 ($200).
The cheapest way to travel between Fort William and Bangor is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £43 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Fort William and Bangor. We recommend that you take the bus to Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 4h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Fort William and Bangor. We recommend that you take the bus to Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 4h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fort William to Bangor. We recommend that you take the bus to Glasgow Airport then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 4h 25m.
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 Fort William 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 9h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fort William to Bangor is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 9h 25m and will usually cost around £52 ($61).
Compare travel optionsbetween Fort William and Bangor
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus to Bus Station Stance 2, Fly + 3 similar | 4h 20m | £170($200) | 5 times a day | 485km (301 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 4h 25m | £82($95) | every 20 mins | 351km (218 miles) |
| Bus to Glasgow Airport, Fly | 5h 15m | £75($89) | every 20 mins | 396km (246 miles) |
| Bus to Glasgow Airport, plane | 6h 20m | £74($88) | every 20 mins | 641km (398 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 9hrs | £44($52) | every 20 mins | 404km (251 miles) |
| Bus to Buchanan Bus Station, ferry | 10h 35m | £43($51) | once daily | 423km (263 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry | 9h 25m | £52($61) | every 20 mins | 422km (262 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 6h 15m | £55($65) | every 4 hours | 391km (243 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Fort William and Bangor
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Loganair
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Stagecoach West Scotland
Aircoach
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Caledonian Sleeper
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