How to travel from Portsmouth to Bangor, United Kingdom
The distance between Portsmouth and Bangor is around 562km (349 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Portsmouth to Bangor by train, plane, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bangor → Portsmouth if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Eastleigh then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Belfast City (BHD).
- Duration2h 55m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost£135($160)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast.
- Duration10h 25m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£130($155)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Portsmouth and Bangor
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Portsmouth to Bangor by train, plane, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around £130 ($155) and will take around 10h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £135 ($160).
The distance between Portsmouth and Bangor is around 562km (349 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 341km (212 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Portsmouth and Bangor by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Portsmouth to Bangor is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £135 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Portsmouth and Bangor is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £130 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Portsmouth and Bangor. We recommend that you take the train to Eastleigh then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 2h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Portsmouth and Bangor. We recommend that you take the train to Eastleigh then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 2h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Portsmouth to Bangor. We recommend that you take the train to Eastleigh then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 2h 55m.
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 Portsmouth to Bangor. We recommend that you take the train to Eastleigh then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 2h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Portsmouth to Bangor is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around £135 ($160).
Compare travel optionsbetween Portsmouth and Bangor
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 2h 55m | £135($160) | hourly | 562km (349 miles) |
| Train to Horsham, Fly | 3h 45m | £165($195) | hourly | 655km (407 miles) |
| Train to Woking, Fly | 3h 45m | £210($245) | hourly | 628km (390 miles) |
| Train to London Waterloo, Fly | 3h 60m | £245($285) | hourly | 675km (419 miles) |
| Train to Horsham, plane | 4h 25m | £155($180) | hourly | 711km (442 miles) |
| Train to Bristol Temple Meads, Fly | 5h 30m | £140($170) | hourly | 663km (412 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 10h 25m | £130($155) | every 4 hours | 828km (515 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Portsmouth and Bangor
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Eastern Airways
Train operators
South Western Railway
Southern Service
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