How to travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Bangor, United Kingdom
The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Bangor is around 356km (221 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne 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 → Newcastle upon Tyne if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Darlington, Fly
Take the train to Darlington then fly from Durham (MME) to Belfast City (BHD).
- Duration2h 30m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost£205($240)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train, Bus and Ferry
Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Glasgow Queen Street then take the bus to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast.
- Duration7h 50m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£59($70)
Multiple operators
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 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£45($53)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast.
- Duration5h 45m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£51($60)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Bangor
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Newcastle upon Tyne 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 £45 ($53) and will take around 9h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £205 ($240).
The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Bangor is around 356km (221 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 254km (158 miles)
It takes around 7h 50m to get from Newcastle upon Tyne and Bangor by train, bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Bangor is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £205 ($240).
The cheapest way to travel between Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne and Bangor. We recommend that you take the train to Darlington then fly from Durham (MME) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 2h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Newcastle upon Tyne and Bangor. We recommend that you take the train to Darlington then fly from Durham (MME) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 2h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Newcastle upon Tyne to Bangor. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) then take the train to Bangor. instead which will take 2h 50m.
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 Newcastle upon Tyne to Bangor. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh and then to Glasgow Queen Street then take the bus to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast. instead which will take 7h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Bangor is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around £59 ($70).
Compare travel optionsbetween Newcastle upon Tyne and Bangor
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Darlington, Fly + 4 similar | 2h 30m | £205($240) | every 20 mins | 370km (230 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 2h 50m | £105($125) | 5 times a day | 356km (221 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 20m | £95($115) | hourly | 444km (276 miles) |
| Train to Leeds, Fly | 3h 45m | £145($175) | hourly | 487km (302 miles) |
| Train to Edinburgh, plane | 4h 20m | £95($110) | hourly | 494km (307 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 7h 50m | £59($70) | every 20 mins | 511km (317 miles) |
| Train, Ferry and Bus | 15h 25m | £135($160) | every 20 mins | 714km (444 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 9h 30m | £45($53) | once daily | 504km (313 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 5h 45m | £51($60) | every 4 hours | 364km (226 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Newcastle upon Tyne and Bangor
Train operators
LNER
First ScotRail Service
Ferry operators
Stena Line
P&O Ferries
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Loganair
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
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