How to travel from Perth to Bangor, United Kingdom
The distance between Perth and Bangor is around 299km (186 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Perth 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 → Perth if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Dundee, Fly
Take the train to Dundee then fly from Dundee (DND) to Belfast City (BHD).
- Duration2h 35m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost£275($325)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train, Bus and Ferry
Take the train to Glasgow Queen Street then take the bus to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast.
- Duration6h 45m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£44($52)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast.
- Duration6h 55m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£40($47)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast.
- Duration5h 15m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£44($52)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perth and Bangor
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Perth 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 £36 ($43) 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 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £275 ($325).
The distance between Perth and Bangor is around 299km (186 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 355km (221 miles)
It takes around 6h 45m to get from Perth and Bangor by train, bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Perth to Bangor is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £275 ($325).
The cheapest way to travel between Perth and Bangor is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £36 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Perth and Bangor. We recommend that you take the train to Dundee then fly from Dundee (DND) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 2h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Perth and Bangor. We recommend that you take the train to Dundee then fly from Dundee (DND) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 2h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Perth to Bangor. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 3hrs.
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 Perth to Bangor. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Queen Street then take the bus to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast. instead which will take 6h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perth to Bangor is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around £44 ($52).
Compare travel optionsbetween Perth and Bangor
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Dundee, Fly + 5 similar | 2h 35m | £275($325) | hourly | 326km (203 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3hrs | £89($105) | hourly | 319km (198 miles) |
| Train to Glasgow Queen Street, Fly | 3h 10m | £79($95) | hourly | 299km (186 miles) |
| Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane | 3h 60m | £85($100) | hourly | 369km (229 miles) |
| Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane | 4hrs | £76($90) | hourly | 344km (214 miles) |
| Train to Inverness, Fly | 4h 30m | £185($215) | every 2 hours | 566km (352 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry | 6h 45m | £44($52) | every 20 mins | 337km (209 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 6h 55m | £40($47) | every 20 mins | 332km (206 miles) |
| Bus to Buchanan Bus Station, ferry | 9h 5m | £36($43) | once daily | 357km (222 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 5h 15m | £44($52) | every 4 hours | 327km (203 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Perth and Bangor
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Ember
Stagecoach West Scotland
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Loganair
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
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