How to travel from Inverness to Bangor, United Kingdom
The distance between Inverness and Bangor is around 378km (235 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 15m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Inverness to Bangor by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bangor → Inverness if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Inverness (INV) to Belfast City (BHD).
- Duration2h 15m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£155($180)
Loganair
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and then to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast.
- Duration9h 15m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£45($53)
Multiple operators
Train to Perth, bus and ferry
Take the train to Perth and then to Glasgow Queen Street then take the bus to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast.
- Duration9h 10m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£73($86)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast.
- Duration7h 15m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£72($85)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Inverness and Bangor
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Inverness to Bangor by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £45 ($53) and will take around 9h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £155 ($180).
The distance between Inverness and Bangor is around 378km (235 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 473km (294 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Inverness and Bangor by plane.
The quickest way to get from Inverness to Bangor is to fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx £155 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Inverness and Bangor is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £45 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Inverness and Bangor. We recommend that you fly from Inverness (INV) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 2h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Inverness and Bangor. We recommend that you fly from Inverness (INV) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 2h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Inverness and Bangor. Flights depart from Inverness (INV) and arrive at Belfast City (BHD). The flight takes around 1hr.
Yes there is a direct flight between Inverness and Bangor with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1hr.
Loganair fly between Inverness and Bangor. Flights depart from Inverness (INV) and and arrive into Belfast City (BHD). These flights usually take around 1hr.
The flight from Inverness to Bangor typically takes around 1hr. Flights depart from Inverness (INV) 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 Inverness to Bangor. We recommend that you fly from Inverness (INV) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 2h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Inverness to Bangor is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around £155 ($180).
Compare travel optionsbetween Inverness and Bangor
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 2h 15m | £155($180) | hourly | 378km (235 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 15m | £200($235) | every 3 hours | 548km (340 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 9h 15m | £45($53) | every 20 mins | 511km (317 miles) |
Train to Perth, bus and ferry + 2 similar | 9h 10m | £73($86) | every 20 mins | 524km (326 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 9h 25m | £70($83) | every 20 mins | 528km (328 miles) |
| Train to Dunblane, bus and ferry | 9h 40m | £69($82) | 6 times a week | 525km (326 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 7h 15m | £72($85) | every 4 hours | 490km (304 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Inverness and Bangor
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
Airlines
Loganair
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Ember
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