How to travel from St Andrews to Bangor, United Kingdom
The distance between St Andrews and Bangor is around 400km (248 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 40m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from St Andrews to Bangor by bus, plane, train, 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 → St Andrews if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Birmingham Dale House then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Belfast City (BHD).
- Duration2h 40m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£95($115)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Liverpool Lime Street then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Belfast.
- Duration10hrs
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£110($130)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Liverpool ONE Bus Station then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Belfast.
- Duration11h 30m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£90($110)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast.
- Duration7h 50m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£89($105)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between St Andrews and Bangor
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from St Andrews to Bangor by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £88 ($105) and will take around 11h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £95 ($115).
The distance between St Andrews and Bangor is around 400km (248 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 356km (221 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from St Andrews and Bangor by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from St Andrews to Bangor is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £95 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between St Andrews and Bangor is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £88 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between St Andrews and Bangor. We recommend that you take the bus to Birmingham Dale House then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 2h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between St Andrews and Bangor. We recommend that you take the bus to Birmingham Dale House then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 2h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from St Andrews to Bangor. We recommend that you take the bus to Birmingham Dale House then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 2h 40m.
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 St Andrews to Bangor. We recommend that you take the bus to Birmingham Dale House then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 2h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from St Andrews to Bangor is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around £95 ($115).
Compare travel optionsbetween St Andrews and Bangor
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 5 similar | 2h 40m | £95($115) | hourly | 400km (248 miles) |
| Train to Liverpool South Parkway, Fly | 3h 40m | £100($115) | hourly | 402km (250 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 5m | £175($205) | hourly | 442km (275 miles) |
| Train to Liverpool South Parkway, plane | 4h 35m | £105($125) | hourly | 460km (286 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Piccadilly, plane | 4h 55m | £130($150) | hourly | 501km (311 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 3h 25m | £100($115) | hourly | 457km (284 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 10hrs | £110($130) | 3 times a week | 409km (254 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 11h 30m | £90($110) | 3 times a week | 434km (270 miles) |
| Bus to Liverpool One Bus Station, Canning Place, ferry | 11h 30m | £88($105) | 3 times a week | 430km (267 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 7h 50m | £89($105) | every 4 hours | 586km (364 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between St Andrews and Bangor
Bus companies
NX West Midlands
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Stena Line
Airlines
Aer Lingus
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