How to travel from Loch Lomond to Bangor, United Kingdom
The distance between Loch Lomond and Bangor is around 268km (166 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 40m.
2 routes found
We've found 2 different ways to get from Loch Lomond to Bangor by 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 → Loch Lomond if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Bus and Ferry
Take the train to Ayr then take the bus to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast.
- Duration6h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£90($105)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast.
- Duration4h 40m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£34($40)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Loch Lomond and Bangor
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Loch Lomond to Bangor by train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around £34 ($40) and will take around 4h 40m.
The distance between Loch Lomond and Bangor is around 268km (166 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 327km (203 miles)
It takes around 6h 10m to get from Loch Lomond and Bangor by train, bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Loch Lomond to Bangor is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx £34 ($40).
The cheapest way to travel between Loch Lomond and Bangor is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £34 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Loch Lomond and Bangor. We recommend that you drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast. instead which will take 4h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Loch Lomond and Bangor. We recommend that you drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast. instead which will take 4h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Loch Lomond to Bangor. We recommend that you take the train to Ayr then take the bus to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast. instead which will take 6h 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 Loch Lomond to Bangor. We recommend that you take the train to Ayr then take the bus to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast. instead which will take 6h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Loch Lomond to Bangor is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around £90 ($105).
Compare travel optionsbetween Loch Lomond and Bangor
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Bus and Ferry | 6h 10m | £90($105) | once daily | 292km (182 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 4h 40m | £34($40) | every 4 hours | 268km (166 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Loch Lomond and Bangor
Bus companies
Dodds of Troon
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