How to travel from Londonderry to Bangor, United Kingdom

The distance between Londonderry and Bangor is around 133km (82 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Londonderry to Bangor by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place and then to Bangor.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £21($25)
Operated by

Translink UK

💰 Cheapest
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre then take the train to Bangor.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £20($24)
Operated by

Translink UK

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Bangor.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Distance133km (82 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Londonderry and Bangor

There are several options for getting from Londonderry to Bangor by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £20 ($24) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £24 ($28).

The distance between Londonderry and Bangor is around 133km (82 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 286km (178 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Londonderry and Bangor by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Londonderry to Bangor is to drive which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx £24 ($28).

The cheapest way to travel between Londonderry and Bangor, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £20 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Londonderry and Bangor. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Londonderry to Bangor. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Belfast Lanyon Place. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.

Translink UK run train services between Londonderry and Bangor. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Londonderry and Bangor. We recommend that you drive to Bangor. instead which will take 1h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Londonderry to Bangor. We recommend that you take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place and then to Bangor. instead which will take 2h 35m.

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

Yes it is possible to drive from Londonderry and Bangor. The distance is around 133km (82 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Londonderry to Bangor is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around £21 ($25).

How do I get from Londonderry to Bangor

Compare travel optionsbetween Londonderry and Bangor

Transport options from Londonderry to Bangor
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 35m
£21($25)
hourly170km (105 miles)
Bus and Train
2h 45m
£20($24)
hourly140km (87 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
£24($28)
on demand133km (82 miles)

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Airports near Bangor

The following major airports near Bangor offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
85km (53 miles) from Bangor
IOM
Isle of Man Airport (IOM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Bangor
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
124km (77 miles) from Bangor