How to travel from Lancaster to Bangor, United Kingdom
The distance between Lancaster and Bangor is around 259km (161 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 5m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Lancaster 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 → Lancaster if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Warrington Bank Quay, plane
Take the train to Warrington Bank Quay and then to Liverpool South Parkway then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast City (BHD).
- Duration3h 5m
- Flight time50min
- Typical cost£115($135)
Multiple operators
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Train, Bus and Ferry
Take the train to Glasgow Central and then to Ayr then take the bus to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast.
- Duration7h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£90($110)
Multiple operators
Ferry
Take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Belfast.
- Duration9h 50m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£90($110)
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast.
- Duration5h 50m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£53($63)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lancaster and Bangor
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lancaster 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 £52 ($62) and will take around 9h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £115 ($135).
The distance between Lancaster and Bangor is around 259km (161 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 126km (79 miles)
It takes around 7h 35m to get from Lancaster and Bangor by train, bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Lancaster to Bangor is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx £115 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Lancaster and Bangor is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £52 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lancaster and Bangor. We recommend that you take the train to Warrington Bank Quay and then to Liverpool South Parkway then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 3h 5m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lancaster and Bangor. We recommend that you take the train to Warrington Bank Quay and then to Liverpool South Parkway then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 3h 5m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Lancaster and Bangor. The ferry typically takes around 9h 50m and departs 3 times a week.
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company run the ferry services between Lancaster and Bangor. Ferries run 3 times a week and take around 9h 50m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lancaster to Bangor. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 3h 15m.
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 Lancaster to Bangor. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Central and then to Ayr then take the bus to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast. instead which will take 7h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lancaster to Bangor is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 35m and will usually cost around £90 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lancaster and Bangor
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Warrington Bank Quay, plane + 5 similar | 3h 5m | £115($135) | hourly | 364km (226 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 15m | £140($165) | hourly | 391km (243 miles) |
| Train to Shipley, Fly | 3h 55m | £155($180) | every 4 hours | 410km (255 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Airport, plane | 4hrs | £95($115) | hourly | 449km (279 miles) |
| Train to Warrington Bank Quay, plane | 4hrs | £120($140) | hourly | 422km (262 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 55m | £83($100) | hourly | 542km (337 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry | 7h 35m | £90($110) | once daily | 515km (320 miles) |
Ferry + 1 similar | 9h 50m | £90($110) | 3 times a week | 259km (161 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 9h 5m | £52($62) | once daily | 515km (320 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 5h 50m | £53($63) | every 4 hours | 380km (236 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lancaster and Bangor
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
East Midlands Railways
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Dodds of Troon
Scottish Citylink
Aircoach
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
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