How to travel from Gloucester to Bangor, United Kingdom
The distance between Gloucester and Bangor is around 479km (297 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Gloucester to Bangor by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bangor → Gloucester if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, Fly
Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Belfast City (BHD).
- Duration2h 55m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost£135($160)
Multiple operators
7 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Liverpool Lime Street then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Belfast.
- Duration10h 30m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£145($170)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Liverpool One Bus Station Canning Place then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Belfast.
- Duration12h 45m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£90($110)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast.
- Duration8h 35m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£100($120)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gloucester and Bangor
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Gloucester to Bangor by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £90 ($110) and will take around 12h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £135 ($160).
The distance between Gloucester and Bangor is around 479km (297 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 198km (123 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Gloucester and Bangor by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Gloucester to Bangor is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £135 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Gloucester and Bangor is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £90 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Gloucester and Bangor. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 2h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gloucester and Bangor. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 2h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gloucester 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 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 Gloucester 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 3h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gloucester to Bangor is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £135 ($155).
Compare travel optionsbetween Gloucester and Bangor
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, Fly + 7 similar | 2h 55m | £135($160) | hourly | 509km (317 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 10m | £135($155) | hourly | 479km (297 miles) |
| Train to Cardiff Central, Fly | 3h 40m | £210($250) | hourly | 525km (326 miles) |
| Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane | 3h 55m | £115($140) | hourly | 562km (349 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, plane | 3h 55m | £135($160) | hourly | 536km (333 miles) |
| Train to London Paddington, Fly | 4hrs | £250($300) | hourly | 727km (452 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, plane | 5h 5m | £140($165) | hourly | 539km (335 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, plane | 5h 25m | £165($195) | hourly | 580km (360 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 10h 30m | £145($170) | 3 times a week | 488km (303 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 12h 45m | £90($110) | 3 times a week | 516km (321 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 8h 35m | £100($120) | every 4 hours | 661km (411 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Gloucester and Bangor
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Train operators
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